Production Support Specialist at INFICON – East Syracuse, New York

INFICON is a leading provider of innovative instrumentation, critical sensor technologies, and Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0 software solutions that enhance productivity and quality of tools, processes, and complete factories. These analysis, measurement and control products are essential for gas leak detection in air conditioning/refrigeration and automotive manufacturing. They are vital to equipment manufacturers and end-users in the complex fabrication of semiconductors and thin film coatings for optics, flat panel displays, solar cells and industrial vacuum coating applications. Other users of our vacuum-based processes include the life sciences, research, aerospace, packaging, heat treatment, laser cutting and many other industrial processes. We also leverage our expertise in vacuum technology to provide unique, toxic chemical analysis products for emergency response, security, and environmental health and safety.

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and proactive Production Support Specialist to support our high-tech production environment. In this role, you will ensure smooth material flow, timely replenishment, and uninterrupted production operations within our manufacturing area. You will play a key part in maintaining lean processes, reducing downtime, and supporting efficient cleanroom operations.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure timely delivery and replenishment of materials, components, and consumables to production workstations.
Remove finished goods, scrap, and empty material containers from the production floor.
Manage Kanban systems and material call signals to support Just-in-Time production.
Monitor inventory levels at point-of-use and proactively escalate potential shortages.
Maintain clean, organized, and clearly labeled material staging areas in accordance with 5S standards.
Support adherence to cleanroom procedures, contamination control, and safety standards.
Assist in continuous improvement initiatives related to material flow, waste reduction, and operational efficiency.
Communicate effectively with operators, logistics, and supervisors to prevent production interruptions.

Why Join Us?

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to stable and efficient semiconductor production operations. As a Production Support Specialist, you will play a critical role in enabling smooth workflow, minimizing downtime, and supporting a world-class cleanroom manufacturing environment. You will collaborate closely with production, logistics, and engineering teams while gaining hands-on experience in lean manufacturing practices.

13 years of experience in manufacturing, logistics, or material handling, ideally in a high-tech or cleanroom environment.
Experience working in a cleanroom environment is a plus.
High level of reliability, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
Physically able to move materials and stand or walk for extended periods.
Proactive, structured working style with a focus on maintaining continuous flow.

INFICON provides a dynamic work environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our employees experience ongoing green initiatives, flexible work hours, and a variety of health and wellness programs.

INFICONs forward-thinking approach offers countless opportunities to design, support, and manufacture a diverse product portfolio that expands globally. Our Lean and Agile work environment offers competitive compensation, relocation assistance, a discretionary bonus, and generous employee benefits; major medical, dental, health, vision, 401K, vacation and sick time, tuition reimbursement, and more!

INFICON is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers that apply without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, age, protected veteran status, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. A notice describing Federal equal employment opportunity laws is available here to reaffirm this commitment. Any contact that would like to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact us.careers@inficon.com.

INFICON, Inc. strictly complies with all aspects of the Export Administration Regulations ('EAR'), including those sections dealing with deemed exports to foreign nationals.