Service Technician Level 1

VESCO, a Busch Vacuum Solutions company, is a leading manufacturer of vacuum furnaces, vacuum pumps, compressors, and blowers for use in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, food processing, metallurgy, biomedical, and material handling.

VESCO has an immediate direct-hire opportunity open for a Service Technician 1 at our service center in East Windsor, Connecticut!  The work schedule is M-F 7am to 330pm.

A Service Technician 1 prepares equipment for our vacuum pump vacuum furnace and hot zone remanufacturing process.  The primary responsibilities are to disassemble and clean parts and components using all available shop tools and cleaning equipment.  Assist field service technicians at the shop or in the field as needed.  Some travel required including overnight.

If you are a highly motivated, detail-oriented individual with a mechanical aptitude, looking to join an amazing team, apply NOW for an opportunity to find out why VESCO is an amazing place to work!

Job Responsibilities

• Clean vacuum pump components using a high-pressure parts washer, bead blaster, sand blaster, or other cleaning equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on shop equipment as part of the Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) program.
• Safely and productively operate material handling equipment, forklift, pallet jacks, and overhead cranes.
• Assemble crates and product packaging for shipping pumps and parts.
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and Vac-Tech goals and objectives.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining Lean activities to improve flow and reduce waste as directed by Management.
• Perform processes and procedures while maintaining measurable and productive output as defined by production goals.
• Must comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures while reporting all unsafe activities and concerns to the supervisor, safety officer, or human resources.

Required Experience

• Up to 1 year of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment: Preferred
• Education: High School graduate or General Education Degree- Required
• Computer skills: Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software- Required

Personal Qualifications

• Work with a high level of initiative, be self-motivated, and possess professional maturity
• Must be detail, goal, and safety-oriented
• Must be organized and maintain a clean and orderly workspace
• Must possess a positive attitude, be dependable, and be trustworthy
• Work independently or as a team, as necessary, to fulfill department and company goals and objectives
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills in English

Job Requirements

• Ability and willingness to pass a 9-panel drug screen, 7-year criminal history check
  • Most felonies are a disqualifier, and misdemeanors are considered on a case-by-case basis
• Must pass respirator fit test (annual retesting required)
  • Must be willing to maintain facial hair to a minimum for respirator fitment
• Must be willing and able to utilize all required PPE

Physical Requirements

• • Constant reaching outward, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 10lbs
  • Frequent standing, walking, sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 25lbs
  • Occasional climbing, squatting, kneeling, reaching above the shoulder, and lifting/carrying/pushing pulling up to 50lbs
  • All applicants must be able to hear and see audible and visual alarms and must be able to wear all required PPE, such as safety shoes, electrical hazards, safety glasses, and hearing protection.

Benefits & Opportunities

VESCO, a Busch Vacuum company, offers an attractive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, EAP, tuition reimbursement, Legal Plan, 401K, PTO, and more! 

Opportunity for growth and advancement via on-the-job training, paid training/certifications, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for advancement within the company.  VESCO values promoting from within!

Work Environment

• Moderately controlled manufacturing environment, moderate noise levels, fumes, and airborne particles, while working near moving mechanical parts.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.

Why work for VESCO?

As diverse and boundless as the world of vacuum is, so are the jobs and tasks at VESCO. From machinist to manager, from mechanical engineering to marketing, from Maulburg to Montreal. We welcome all talents, regardless of education, age, gender, or nationality; worldwide.