Machine Maintenance Technician

Machine Maintenance Technician

The Machine Maintenance Technician at Edwards Vacuum is critical to ensuring the reliability and optimal performance of production equipment and facilities in our dry pump manufacturing environment. This role focuses on executing preventive and corrective maintenance for CNC machining centers, robotic assembly systems, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, testing rigs, and paint shop operations. The technician collaborates with internal teams and external contractors to minimize downtime, enhance equipment performance, and support factory layout and equipment relocation initiatives

• Buffalo, NY * Be part of an exciting journey as we build our new facility in the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park in Alabama, NY! 
• Address: 6685 Crosby Rd Basom, NY 14013
• Salary Range: $50,000 - 75,000
  Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location

Main Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Equipment Reliability

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment to ensure operational reliability. This includes:
    - CNC machines (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens controls)
    - Robotic assembly systems
    - PLC-controlled systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
    - Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
    - Testing equipment
    - Paint shop systems
• Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure optimal functionality and uptime.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system failures in production and facility equipment.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Conduct inspections and document findings on a daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual basis.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Advanced Manufacturing and Manufacturing Engineering teams to support site layout planning and equipment relocation.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to review completed repairs and recommend improvements to reduce downtime and increase mean time between failures (MTBF).
• Support the integration of new equipment into existing production lines, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and operational readiness.
• Contribute to the implementation and ongoing improvement of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) initiatives.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure that only properly trained personnel operate equipment within the facility.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulatory requirements during maintenance and equipment handling.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment, promoting a culture of safety and accountability.

To succeed, you will need

• 3 years proven experience in machine repair/troubleshooting
• Proven experience in maintaining CNC five-axis machines, robotics, and PLC programming.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS platforms and maintenance documentation practices.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a spirit of cooperation.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Qualifications

• HS Diploma / GED
• Experience in equipment installation and factory layout planning.
• Prior involvement in TPM or lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Experience with SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) techniques to reduce equipment changeover time and improve production efficiency.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.***

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use stairways to climb to floors within office building, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands and fingers to type or dial, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. This position requires frequent computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

In return, we offer

Benefits Summary:
Annual Variable Compensation Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with Company Match, Paid Vacation, Paid Floating Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Training and Development, Parental Leave, Disability Benefits, Life and AD&D Insurance

What you can expect from us: 

• Excellent working conditions and benefits 
  Part of the Atlas Copco Group with a wide-reaching internal job market 
  Work in a global diverse and dynamic environment   You can grow with us: we always look for internal candidates before checking the market and have training and development programs   We have a friendly, family-like atmosphere – and that is not just a claim on the wall, it’s a true fact  
  You can be creative and promote your own ideas  
  Every day brings new challenges and new things to learn 
• Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. 
• Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems.  We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards.  With over 100 years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world.  Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.  
• At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way.  Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go.  At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline.  We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.    
• For more information about Edwards visit our website: www.edwardsvacuum.com 
• A division of Atlas Copco