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Equipment Maintenance Technician B-Shift

IDEX · West Henrietta, NY

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Level
Technician
Team
Reliability
Base pay
$48k–$72k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level reliability role at IDEX (industrial) in West Henrietta, NY. Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability.

They ask for
3+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Root cause, CNC, Machining, Painting / coating
Base pay
$48k–$72k
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Maintenance Technician roles in New York: typical posted base $60k–$83k. This one lists $48k–$72k.

Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 44 maintenance technician openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 45 other live reliability postings in New York.

Base pay
About 28% below similar roles

Typical $72k–$95k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 43%
  • PLC 35%
  • Automation 28%
  • EHS / safety 26%
  • ✓ Root cause 24%
  • SAP 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for CNC, Painting / coating, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverage

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at IDEX

    Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.

  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

    One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.

  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

    Questions worth asking about this team:

    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
  4. 4

    Apply with someone vouching for you

    If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.

  5. 5

    Bring proof to the interview

    One page of before-and-after numbers from projects you led: scrap, OEE, cycle time, cost. Plant managers hire on results.

This plant: IDEX in West Henrietta

5 other open roles at this site.

Full description from IDEXAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

· Support the thin-film coating operation with vacuum equipment and electronics expertise;

· Real-time troubleshooting of coating issues based on root cause assessment;

· Support off-line improvement projects as related to maintenance, uptime and MTBF;

· Support facility systems as needed;

· Work with engineering and manufacturing to improve process and equipment reliability.

· Support equipment in other departments related to the thin-film coating operations (ex. Glass Shop).

  • ◆Key success criteria for this position are: Coating machine uptime and factory overall efficiency (FOE) defined as the product of yields, cycle time and uptime normalized to theoretically achievable goals.

Requirements

· A minimum of a 2-year technical degree and 3+ years experience with high-vacuum deposition, or 6+ years relevant experience;

· Direct experience with ion sources and electron guns; desirable;

· Direct experience with the repair, diagnostics and root-cause analysis of vacuum coating equipment issues;

· Formal electronics and vacuum training desirable;

· Experience with facility systems, including HVAC, compressed air, and chilled-water systems desirable;

· Experience using measurement systems as applied to thin film coating production, such as spectrophotometers, interferometers, oscilloscopes and other electrical, optical and mechanical test equipment

· Strong written and oral communication skills;

· Proficiency with MS office;

· Basic understanding of computer hardware and interfaces;

· Willingness to work flexible work hours including weekends and/or holidays.

The right candidate will have a clear desire to succeed and be effective working in a fast-paced environment. On a personal level, the candidate will exhibit the highest standards of integrity, deliver upon all commitments, and be a highly motivated, team player.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

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Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at lfcareers@idexcorp.com for assistance with an accommodation. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests. Do not inquire as to the status of an application.

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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

JOB TITLE: Maintenance Technician

JOB LOCATION: Rochester, NY

REPORTS TO: Coating Maintenance Supervisor

HOURS: B-Shift 2pm - 10:30pm

Itar/ear criteria

Certain positions with IDEX Corporation and its business units require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been granted refugee or asylum status.

Who is Materials Science Solutions (MSS)?

IDEX Materials Science Solutions (MSS) is a business platform within IDEX Corporation that brings together a portfolio of industry-leading companies specializing in advanced materials, precision manufacturing, optics, coatings, ceramics, and engineered components. Serving customers in the semiconductor, space and defense, and precision forming industries, IDEX MSS partners with OEMs to solve complex engineering challenges through innovative materials science expertise and coordinated global support. From concept development and prototyping to high-volume production, the organization delivers high-performance, mission-critical solutions that enable customers to advance cutting-edge technologies and achieve reliable, scalable results

Scope of role

IH&S is currently looking for a hands-on Maintenance Technician to support its thin-film coating operations, cnc machining, and production machining environment.. The right candidate will have significant experience with thin film coating technologies, hardware and associated vacuum systems and electronics.

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