Maintenance Technician

Bluefors•Syracuse, NY

15d•$22 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Maintenance Technician I to join our facilities and manufacturing team at Bluefors in Syracuse, NY. In this entry-level role, you will help maintain production equipment, support preventative maintenance activities, and contribute to keeping our manufacturing environment safe, clean, and operating efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical aptitude who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and learning new technical skills in a high-tech manufacturing environment. Your tasks will include supporting the Maintenance team with production needs, preventative maintenance, facilities support, and special projects. You will perform hands-on tasks such as filling liquid nitrogen transfer dewars and flasks, cleaning vacuum pump traps, removing ice from nitrogen flasks, cleaning and servicing CNC coolant tanks, changing HVAC and air filters, maintaining CNC mist collectors, and assisting with cooling tower and A/C coil cleanings. You will also perform process cooling water filter changes, maintain maintenance records, monitor inventory, and coordinate planned maintenance activities with production managers to minimize disruption to manufacturing operations. Maintaining clean, safe, and organized work areas will be an important part of the role.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
Six months of maintenance experience required
Technical and mechanical abilities
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and training documents
Strong communication skills
Results-driven approach to completing assigned work
Demonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks
Ability to follow established safety procedures
Commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
Willingness to continue learning and developing technical skills
Excellent command of English, both written and spoken

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred
Strong mechanical aptitude highly preferred
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations applicable to manufacturing equipment
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Experience with preventative maintenance
Experience working with CNC equipment or related manufacturing machinery
Experience with HVAC, cooling systems, filtration systems, or industrial maintenance
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
A proactive approach to identifying maintenance needs
Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Positive attitude and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning

Responsibilities

Support Maintenance with daily production needs
Fill liquid nitrogen transfer dewars
Fill liquid nitrogen flasks
Clean vacuum pump traps
Empty ice from nitrogen flasks
Support preventative maintenance activities
Empty, clean, and fill CNC coolant tanks
Change HVAC return air filters
Assist with A/C coil cleanings
Change air filtration filters
Change CNC mist collector filters and clean old filters and reservoir tanks
Assist with cooling tower cleanings
Support Maintenance with special projects
Support Facilities Maintenance during PTO coverage
Maintain records relating to planned and completed maintenance
Coordinate with production managers to schedule planned maintenance with minimal disruption to production
Clean machines, tooling, and parts and perform maintenance as required
Monitor and record inventory usage, including tooling, supplies, and raw materials
Notify appropriate personnel when supplies or materials need replenishment
Perform process cooling water filter changes
Maintain proper housekeeping and safety practices
Perform additional duties as assigned