Maintenance Technician
60,000
Posted 09/18/2026
Direct Hire
Direct Hire
Job ID:
13881
Job Description
HumanHire has partnered with a precision electronics and aerospace manufacturing company in Hauppauge, to help find an 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: Hauppauge, 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:
- 2+ years of hands-on experience working with high or ultra-high vacuum systems.
- Precision welding experience required.
- Experience troubleshooting vacuum systems and performing leak detections 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!
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