Vacuum Coating Tech - Mechanical Technician
Vacuum Coating Tech - Mechanical Technician
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Job Description
The Advanced Coating and Vacuum Process Lab (ACVPL) within the Materials Engineering Division (MED) has an opening for an Entry Level Vacuum Coating Mechanical Technician to support ongoing programmatic activities. You will interact with supervision and coworkers and report daily to the supervisor or lead technician. Under supervisor or lead technician oversight you will provide technical support which may include but are not limited to equipment set up and operation; general troubleshooting and maintenance; minor modification of basic hardware software and/or systems; data collection rudimentary analysis and reporting results.
This position requires fulltime onsite presence due to the nature of the work.
You will
- Provide basic technical support by applying fundamental knowledge to assist engineering scientific and technical staff in fabrication assembly installation operations and planning/conducting experiments.
- Design fabricate assemble and disassemble basic mechanical components and systems while adhering to work control processes and procedural requirements.
- Operate experimental and diagnostic equipment and perform data recovery during the of experiments.
- Conduct basic inspections and utilize nondestructive evaluation (NDE) methods.
- Apply fundamental knowledge of relevant technologies and processes including interpreting and utilizing laboratory equipment to troubleshoot hardware or system malfunctions.
- Maintain system documentation and experimental records.
- Perform facilityrelated and technical functions such as maintenance testing and equipment upgrades.
- Follow and adhere to written operational and safety procedures ensuring good housekeeping practices in experimental work and office areas. Perform all assignments in compliance with ES&H security and business practice requirements and policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Qlevel security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship.
- Associate degree in mechanical industrial manufacturing or electrooptic technology with no experience; or a technologyrelated certificate or diploma with relevant work experience and coursework; or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a technical or engineering field that includes mechanical training.
- Ability to meet and maintain qualification criteria in a technical or engineering discipline necessary for programmatic operations and maintenance to support Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) systems and processes.
- Ability to participate in general onthejob training including operational or equipment training.
- Familiarity with the use of general laboratory and inspection equipment such as balances microscopes scanners and other support tools.
- Experience using personal computers and associated software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite) for documenting experimental results.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Qualifications We Desire
- Familiarity with vacuum technology and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) vacuum systems.
- Experience operating machine tools including drill presses band saws mills and lathes.
- Familiarity with reading and interpreting mechanical drawings.
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Position Information
This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.
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- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules *depending on project needs)
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Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
