Instrument Mechanic College of Arts & Sciences, Technical Services UTK
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Job Location:
Knoxville, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 52000 - 55000
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Instrument Mechanic position within the College of Arts and Sciences Technical Services Unit (CAS Tech) at the University of Tennessee Knoxville is responsible for maintaining repairing and modifying specialized scientific equipment used in teaching and research across the UT Knoxville Campus including the Institute of Agriculture. This role ensures minimal downtime cost-effective repairs and high-quality service to support faculty staff and students. The position requires strong electromechanical diagnostic skills the ability to work independently with minimal oversight and a commitment to safety and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment which includes autoclaves cage washers surgery tables vacuum pumps hydraulic pumps freeze dryers and glassware washers for faculty staff and students.
- Conduct and accurately document all required calibrations and verifications on equipment following repair.
- Identify and perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
- Rebuild hydraulic pneumatic and solenoid valves.
- Troubleshoot and identify electrical component failures down to the board level.
- Diagnose install and program control panels.
- Repair or replace power supplies.
- Locate online manuals electrical schematics or parts diagrams and correctly identify required replacement parts.
- Assist in estimating materials supplies and labor hours for projects.
- Compile parts and materials orders for supervisor and departmental approval on projects.
- Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or GED with Vocational/technical training or apprenticeship in: Industrial Engineering Mechatronics or Electromechanical maintenance and repair.
Experience:
- Two (2) years experience in mechanical and electronic equipment repair
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Ability to safely work with drills band saws boring machines hand tools and digital multi-meters.
Positive attitude and self-motivated.
Understanding of basic electrical diagnostic and repair.
Ability to disassemble and correctly rebuild equipment in a timely manner with little oversight.
Plumbing skills with strong understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics to include solenoid valves.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to solve problem.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar equipment and become proficient in repair with minimal guidance.
Basic understanding and ability to use tablets computers e-mail and internet.
Ability to look up parts via online schematics and catalogs.
Ability to learn and utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (CMMS).
Capable of continued learning and progression as tools and equipment advances.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Associates degree in Industrial Engineering Mechatronics Instrumentation Electromechanical or closely related field.
Experience:
Two years experience in maintaining and repairing scientific or industrial equipment.
Prior experience maintaining steam sterilization equipment is a plus.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Thorough understanding of scientific sterilization equipment.
Excellent organization skills.
High aptitude for electromechanical diagnostic and repair.
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to see and design solutions.
Work Location
University of Tennessee Knoxville Knoxville TN
- Onsite
Compensation and Benefits
UT market range: MR08
Anticipated hiring range:$52000 - $55000 depending on the experience and qualifications.
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Application Instructions
To express interest please submit an application with the noted below attachments. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
- Resume
- Ability to provide up to 3 Professional References upon request
About The Department
As a support facility that falls within the College of Arts and Sciences CAS Tech is committed to excellence in the service and support of laboratory equipment utilized by our scientific community. Our primary goal is to support teaching and research by lowering equipment down time minimizing repair costs and providing service equal or superior to that of outside seek colleagues that are committed to teamwork and have a profound passion for working with and serving all students and faculty.
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Air Brake
- Alignment
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Automotive Repair
- Maintenance
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Equipment Repair
- Leadership Experience
About Company
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has shaped leaders, changemakers, and innovative thinkers since its founding in 1794. The university is home to more than 38,000 students and 10,000 statewide employees—the Volunteers—who uphold the university’s tradition of lighting the way for ... View more
