Vacuum Pump Mechanic/Technician

Job Title: Vacuum Pump Mechanic/Technician

Location: Palo Alto, CA

Employment Type: Temp (6 Months)

Industry: Energy and Gas

Compensation: $30.00-$45.00/Hour

Schedule: 40 Hours/Week, 6a-2:30p, M- F

About the Opportunity:

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on vacuum systems and related mechanical/electro-mechanical equipment.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and system optimization to ensure reliable vacuum performance.
• Support manufacturing and engineering operations through equipment servicing, leak detection, and system assembly.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability.
• Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries.
• People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates.

Why This Opportunity is Exciting:

This role offers the chance to join a company that prioritises both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while giving you room to grow and develop professionally.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Sound like a good fit?

TODAY

What You'll Do:

• Perform routine and moderately complex maintenance and repair on mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment and vacuum systems following detailed instructions and established procedures
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair vacuum equipment and system failures related to pressure degradation, vacuum quality, leaks, or mechanical malfunctions
• Perform preventative maintenance on primary and secondary vacuum pumps, including rotary/roughing pumps, scroll pumps, and turbomolecular pumps
• Change oils, replace scroll tips, service pumps, and maintain supporting vacuum equipment
• Operate helium mass spectrometer leak detectors and residual gas analyzers (RGAs) to identify, isolate, and repair vacuum leaks
• Perform vacuum system bake-outs and conditioning processes at elevated temperatures to support ultra-high vacuum performance
• Assemble and modify vacuum system components, including ConFlat (CF) flange connections, seals, and associated hardware, using contamination-control practices
• Maintain plumbing and supporting mechanical systems as needed
• Work from drawings, schematics, written procedures, and verbal instructions
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, logs, and documentation
• Follow cleanroom, safety, and contamination-control procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3+ years of experience maintaining and repairing vacuum systems, mechanical equipment, or electro-mechanical systems.

What Sets You Apart:

• 2+ years of related maintenance experience
• 2+ years of concentrated maintenance training
• Experience working with vacuum systems, pumps, or related mechanical equipment preferred
• Basic understanding of vacuum systems, gas flow, and material handling in controlled environments
• Familiarity with helium leak detectors, residual gas analyzers (RGAs), multimeters, and precision mechanical tools
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and technical instructions
• Strong troubleshooting and hands-on mechanical skills
• Ability to work independently and support multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check.
• Combination of seated and standing work throughout the day
• Frequent use of hand tools, precision instruments, and mechanical equipment
• Work may involve vacuum systems, cleanroom environments, and fine-detail mechanical assembly
• Frequent movement between workstations, equipment, and maintenance areas
• Occasional lifting of tools, pumps, materials, and equipment
• Work may involve tight spaces, elevated surfaces, and extended periods of focused troubleshooting
• Use of appropriate cleanroom and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be needed.

After you , you may receive a call or message from our AI Talent Scout about this role or other opportunities that match your skills and preferences. AI agent role is to help speed up your hiring process by answering questions, confirming basic information, and identifying whether there's a mutual fit.

The call or chat may be recorded so that our recruiting team can review it - they make all final hiring decisions, while AI agent simply helps move you forward faster. The best part? They are available 24/7, so you can connect whenever it's convenient for you.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.