Maintenance Technician

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance team with production needs, preventative maintenance, facilities support, and special projects
• 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
• 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
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• At least six months of maintenance experience required
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude highly preferred
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, reach with arms and hands, and use hands and fingers for detailed maintenance tasks. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and communicate verbally. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing environment and regularly works around moving mechanical parts, production equipment, machinery, tools, and maintenance systems. Employees may occasionally be exposed to humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, heat, cold, electrical hazards, vibration, and moderately loud noise. Mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required. Employees are expected to follow all Bluefors safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace at all times.

Pay

$22.00–$36.00 per hour (DOE)

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Long- and short-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Training and tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (PTO)