Journeyman Research Laboratory Mechanic (RLM) Technician - Vacuum Facilities

Duties And Responsibilities

• Strong ability to assemble, repair and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems a big plus.
• Capable of reading mechanical prints & drawings.
• Working knowlegde of tube bending and associated components for building complex gaseous panels or flow systems.
• May operate facility overhead crane, bucket trucks, man-lifts, forklifts, and portable cranes.
• Provides rigging for lifting equipment and material, including lifting straps, chain hoists, and come-alongs.
• May weld horizontally, overhead, and vertically using oxy-acetylene, AC-DC electric arc, M.I.G., and T.I.G. using a variety of material including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, copper, brass, etc.
• May operate large mechanical tools such as a drill press, power hacksaw, band saw, shears, pipe threaders, brakes, rollers, lathes, and grinders.
• May lay out and build complex tubing systems using flaring machines and tubing benders.
• May disassemble repairs, reassembles and verifies various types of valves, valve operators, and pressure regulators.
• Must be familiar with the operating environment to ensure hardware materials are compatible with flow media properties including pressure and temperature.
• May operate hydraulic systems, high-pressure gas systems including gas tubers, pressure reduction stations, pressure pumps, and seals, etc.
• May work with and have a basic understanding of environmental test chambers, mass spectrometer leak detectors, and vacuum systems.
• Aids in the installation and operation of intricate research test packages in various test facilities.
• May fabricate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical control test panels, and special test equipment.
• May operate, maintain, and calibrate leak detection systems.
• May perform general maintenance on mechanical vacuum pumping equipment, diffusion pumps, cryo-pumps, steam ejector systems, heat exchangers, and cryogenic vaporizers.
• May perform inspection and evaluation of mechanical equipment and facility operating systems. Make recommendations related to maintenance and repair of same.
• Good attention to detail and able to follow work instructions.
• Safety conscience while performing work duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years verifiable working experience as a Journeyman Level Mechanic such as a maintenance mechanic, machine repair technician.
• Completion of a 4-year State approved apprenticeship program with a Journeyman’s certificate highly desired or have equivalent vocational school training with sufficient combined work experience and skills.
• Good understanding of the proper use of hand & machine tools.
• Strong ability to assemble, repair and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and cryo systems a big plus.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision and to read mechanical prints and drawings.
• Must have working knowledge of tube bending and associated components for building complex gaseous panels or flow systems.
• Ability to use own judgment and decisions to allow continuity of work flow.
• Must be self-motivated and a "Team Player" with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.