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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. Interested? Keep reading!\nYour tasks as a Maintenance Technician I 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.\nWe are looking for a Maintenance Technician I candidate with a high school diploma or GED and at least six months of maintenance experience. Manufacturing experience is a plus, and strong mechanical aptitude is highly preferred. You should be comfortable reading and interpreting safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and training documents. The ideal candidate will have technical and mechanical abilities, strong communication skills, initiative, and a results-driven approach to completing work. Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations related to machinery and manufacturing environments is a plus.\nWe also appreciate candidates who are dependable, proactive, and willing to learn. Experience supporting preventative maintenance programs, working around manufacturing equipment, or performing basic mechanical and facilities maintenance will help you stand out. A strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, teamwork, and continuous learning is highly valued. Candidates who enjoy hands-on work and take initiative to identify and address maintenance needs will thrive in this role.\nWe offer you an interesting, challenging, and responsible position, along with the support of a highly skilled and growing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for your professional growth in a dynamic, enthusiastic, and collaborative team where we work together and support each other. You will have the opportunity to build your technical knowledge and gain valuable experience supporting advanced manufacturing operations.\nWe offer a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), long- and short-term disability, life insurance, training, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off (PTO).\nLocation: Syracuse, NY\nPay Range: $ 22.00-$36.00/hr. (DOE)\nMain Responsibilities include the following:\nSupport Maintenance with daily production needs\n\nFill liquid nitrogen transfer dewars\n\nFill liquid nitrogen flasks\n\nClean vacuum pump traps\n\nEmpty ice from nitrogen flasks\n\nSupport preventative maintenance activities\n\nEmpty, clean, and fill CNC coolant tanks\n\nChange HVAC return air filters\n\nAssist with A/C coil cleanings\n\nChange air filtration filters\n\nChange CNC mist collector filters and clean old filters and reservoir tanks\n\nAssist with cooling tower cleanings\n\nSupport Maintenance with special projects\n\nSupport Facilities Maintenance during PTO coverage\n\nMaintain records relating to planned and completed maintenance\n\nCoordinate with production managers to schedule planned maintenance with minimal disruption to production\n\nClean machines, tooling, and parts and perform maintenance as required\n\nMonitor and record inventory usage, including tooling, supplies, and raw materials\n\nNotify appropriate personnel when supplies or materials need replenishment\n\nPerform process cooling water filter changes\n\nMaintain proper housekeeping and safety practices\n\nPerform additional duties as assigned\n\nWhat We Expect from You\nHigh school diploma or GED required\n\nSix months of maintenance experience required\n\nManufacturing experience preferred\n\nStrong mechanical aptitude highly preferred\n\nTechnical and mechanical abilities\n\nAbility to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and training documents\n\nStrong communication skills\n\nResults-driven approach to completing assigned work\n\nDemonstrated initiative and willingness to take ownership of tasks\n\nAbility to follow established safety procedures\n\nCommitment to maintaining a clean and organized work environment\n\nAbility to work effectively independently and as part of a team\n\nWillingness to continue learning and developing technical skills\n\nExcellent command of English, both written and spoken\n\nWe Also Appreciate\nKnowledge of OSHA safety regulations applicable to manufacturing equipment\n\nExperience working in a manufacturing environment\n\nExperience with preventative maintenance\n\nExperience working with CNC equipment or related manufacturing machinery\n\nExperience with HVAC, cooling systems, filtration systems, or industrial maintenance\n\nStrong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills\n\nA proactive approach to identifying maintenance needs\n\nStrong organizational and recordkeeping skills\n\nA collaborative, team-oriented mindset\n\nPositive attitude and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning\n\nPhysical Demands\nWhile 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.\nWork Environment\nThis 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.\nThis role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.\nBluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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