Manufacturing Associate - Machine Shop

Pay range: $17-24/hr DOE

**This position is located in Syracuse, NY.

Bluefors and Cryomech have recently joined innovative forces to become a world leader in cryogenic technology and manufacturing. Now, as the new Bluefors, a company of 600 professionals from 50 different nationalities and growing, we are proud to continue serving quantum technology, scientific and other select industries throughout the world.

Bluefors is a Finnish-based company formed in 2008 and quickly became a market-leader in ultra-low temperature systems. We design, customize and manufacture measurement systems that can provide a clean and quiet environment for scientific research. Cryomech, a world leader in cryocoolers and cryogenic systems, has been a Syracuse-based high-tech manufacturer since 1963, and will continue to be the brand of product lines from Syracuse.

Together we have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community, and we are here to support scientists and industries go further in their endeavors. For this we have brought together the best minds from a variety of fields. Here we are curious to the core, have wide-range expertise, and have one mission: progress. Together we deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for entry-level machine shop duties and responsibilities in support of manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains various machines for basic tasks, punch presses, grinders, drill presses, sheers, etc.
• Performs mechanical operations using various hand tools
• Maintains appropriate records
• Continues technical growth and development
• Follows all Bluefors' safety standards, practices and procedures
• Practices good housekeeping and maintains a practical and clean workspace
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); six months related metal shop experience preferred.

Employee Benefits

• Bluefors offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401K, long and short-term disability, life, training, tuition reimbursement, and Paid Time Off (PTO).

This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization.

Bluefors Cryocooler Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability status, veteran status, or any other New York State or federally protected characteristic.

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