Equipment Maintenance Tech

IDEX Corporation•Town of Henrietta, NY

1d•$54,200 - $81,400•Onsite

About The Position

IH&S is currently looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support its thin-film coating operations, cnc machining, and production machining environment. The right candidate will have significant experience with thin film coating technologies, hardware and associated vacuum systems and electronics. Key success criteria for this position are: Coating machine uptime and factory overall efficiency (FOE) defined as the product of yields, cycle time and uptime normalized to theoretically achievable goals.

Requirements

A minimum of a 2-year technical degree and 3+ years experience with high-vacuum deposition, or 6+ years relevant experience
Direct experience with the repair, diagnostics and root-cause analysis of vacuum coating equipment issues
Experience using measurement systems as applied to thin film coating production, such as spectrophotometers, interferometers, oscilloscopes and other electrical, optical and mechanical test equipment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Proficiency with MS office
Basic understanding of computer hardware and interfaces
Willingness to work flexible work hours including weekends and/or holidays
A clear desire to succeed and be effective working in a fast-paced environment
Exhibit the highest standards of integrity, deliver upon all commitments, and be a highly motivated, team player

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with ion sources and electron guns
Formal electronics and vacuum training
Experience with facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and chilled-water systems

Responsibilities

Support the thin-film coating operation with vacuum equipment and electronics expertise
Real-time troubleshooting of coating issues based on root cause assessment
Support off-line improvement projects as related to maintenance, uptime and MTBF
Support facility systems as needed
Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability