About the Role
The Machine Technician (Maintenance) focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine preventive maintenance on production equipment. This role partners with engineering to minimize downtime and optimize productivity. Operating machines may occur during testing or verification, but is not a primary function.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic issues in manufacturing equipment.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Work with electrical systems (motors, sensors, control panels) while adhering to safety standards.
- Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems (air hoses, fittings, valves, solenoids, actuators).
- Perform precise mechanical adjustments and alignments to optimize equipment performance.
- Execute preventive maintenance schedules; document work performed and parts used.
- Assist with installations, rebuilds, and calibrations on CNC, Swiss lathe, DMG milling centers, stamping presses, automated equipment, and automated systems.
- Maintain spare parts inventory and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to reduce downtime and improve throughput.
- Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 4+ years experience as a maintenance technician or similar.
- Proficiency with hand and power tools; ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Physical ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs and stand/walk for extended periods.
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of automation equipment and controls
Location
- Endicott, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $22 - $30/ hr
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).
- Tuition assistance and professional development.
- Employee wellness programs and life insurance options.
About the Company
- Amphenol Industrial Operations, headquartered in Endicott, New York with global manufacturing, sales and marketing locations, specializes in delivering high-reliability power and signal connectors and interconnection systems for industrial applications across alternative energy, power generation and storage, rail and mass transit, process control, automotive manufacturing, heavy equipment, wireless base stations, and petrochemical industries.
Equal Opportunity
- At Amphenol, we aim to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.
- Our business spans the globe and our facilities reflect the diversity of our geographic footprint.
- We hire local talent to run our facilities because we believe they have the deepest understanding of their respective countries, cultures and employees.
- This diversity of our workforce and local knowhow is a key pillar of our continued success.
- Even though our sales and manufacturing capabilities are global, we do not impose a standardized global approach upon our businesses.
- Rather, Amphenol embraces a common global culture that encourages multiculturalism, agility, local empowerment and execution.
- We embrace diverse perspectives as we believe they lead to better long-term outcomes for our employees and business.
- At Amphenol, we work to create an inclusive working environment where all employees are respected and treated equally regardless of their gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, religion or age.
- This message is emphasized from the top of our organization down to each of our employees.
- Of our total employees worldwide, we are proud that more than half are women.
- Given the importance of diversity as part of our business strategy, improving the gender diversity of our management is a key objective for Amphenol.
