Maintenance Technician

HumanHire has partnered with a precision electronics and aerospace manufacturing company in Farmingdale, to help find a Maintenance Technician to join their growing team!

We are seeking a hands-on Technician to support installation, operations, troubleshooting maintenance, and repair of high and ultra-high-vacuum systems used in specialized manufacturing and research environments.

Salary: up to $60,000/yr (based on experience)

Location: Farmingdale, NY

Schedule: 9/80 schedule, Monday-Friday, with alternating Fridays off!

Maintenance Technician Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair high and ultra-high vacuum systems, components, piping, fittings, and valves.
• Diagnose vacuum system issues, identify leaks using helium mass spectrometers, and perform troubleshooting to maintain system integrity and performance.
• Operate and maintain mechanical, turbomolecular, cryogenic, diffusion, and ion pumps. Calibrate and repair vacuum gauges and controllers.
• Perform precise welding and hands-on assembly of vacuum system components, including stainless steel piping and fittings.
• Complete scheduled preventative maintenance, maintain detailed service records, and support equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams on vacuum testing, experimental setups, and specialized manufacturing projects.

Maintenance Technician Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on experience working with high or ultra-high vacuum systems.
• Precision welding experience required.
• Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems and performing leak detection using helium spectrometers.
• Knowledge of vacuum theory, pressure measurement, and vacuum system operation.
• Familiarity with stainless steel piping, fittings, and vacuum system assembly.

If interested, please apply to this posting with your resume and if qualified, a recruiter will be in contact within 48 hours. Thanks!