Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facility Maintenance Technician

Location: Newburgh, NY

Job Type: Full Time Hours: 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mon - Thurs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Salary: $20-30/hr.

Job Summary: The Facility Maintenance Technician will support the Plant Engineer in performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of production equipment and related systems. Performs maintenance, calibration, and setup of all assigned equipment including vacuum chamber equipment and machinery used for thin film optical coating.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Duties will be performed at the direction and under the supervision of Plant Engineer:

• Routine/preventative maintenance of TecPort vacuum chambers and other equipment

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair optical coating equipment and systems

• Maintain and update facility in support of manufacturing operations

• Assist with process equipment upgrades

• Assist with equipment safety control development and maintenance

• Maintain records for process equipment operation and maintenance

• Comply with relevant regulations, codes, and health and safety standards

• Communicate facility equipment status to relevant personnel

• Disassemble diffusion, Cryo and mechanical pumps to remove parts and make repairs

• Use vacuum leak detectors, residual gas analyzer and other testing devices to diagnose equipment malfunctions

• Maintain clean, organized workspace and keep all parts/spares/tools stored in designated areas

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to troubleshoot complex processing equipment

• Experience reading electrical and mechanical schematics

• Experience working with hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment

• Experience with vacuum pumps, vacuum chambers, RF energy, high voltage, and high purity gas systems preferred, not required

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Computer skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work well in group atmosphere and comply with high quality standards

• Ability to shift between changing tasks and priorities

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 2 – 3 years directly applicable experience

• High School or equivalent

• Technical school preferred

• Technical/mechanical/HVAC/plumbing/industrial electrical certification preferred

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

• Must be able to work on government programs

Physical conditions:

• Able to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to climb ladder and step ladder

• Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment

• Ability to use hand tools and other equipment

UTFL is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.