Assembly & Test Technician 'B'

VACCO Industries•South El Monte, CA

66d

About The Position

This role involves conducting high pressure and cryogenic testing, assembling and testing various valves and filters according to blueprints and specifications, and analyzing test results. The technician will calibrate instruments, record data, and confer with engineers and other personnel to resolve issues. Responsibilities also include assembling quiet disc stacks, analyzing failures in defective units, and verifying mechanical part dimensions. The role requires knowledge of chem etching, tube bending, parts cleaning, and operating specific equipment like Instron machines, AstroMed, and mass spectrometers, as well as airborne and structure borne noise measurement equipment.

Requirements

Possess interpersonal skills required to build relationships and work in a team environment.
Possess good leadership skills.
Good communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to use good judgment in decision making and problem solving.
Ability to read and interpret blueprint and schematic drawings.
Working knowledge of standard test equipment i.e. data recorders, pressure transducers and gauges, flow measuring devices, environmental chambers, thermo-coupling, and helium leak detectors.
Proficiency in the use of MS software such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
Basic knowledge of plant operations and processes.

Responsibilities

Conducts high pressure and cryogenic testing safely.
Working from blueprints assembles and tests various valves and filters within allotted timeframe and insures conformance with assembly performance tests specifications.
Working from blueprints, work orders, quality control test manuals, performance specifications, schematics to determine testing procedure and equipment to be used.
Calibrates test instruments according to specifications.
Analyzes test results related to the design and test objectives, modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
Records these test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data and recommendations for changes in product or test method.
Compares results with specifications and documents test data.
Assembles various quiet disc stacks.
Analyzes test results on defective units to determine cause of failure.
Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment such as micrometers, indicators and depth mikes.
Verifies dimensions of mechanical parts using hand-held measuring equipment.
Knowledge of chem etching (markings), tube bending and how to clean parts in pre-clean.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as Instron machines, AstroMed and mass spectrometer.
Confers with engineers, technicians, production personnel, quality control personnel and others regarding testing procedures and results to resolve problems.
Capable of operating airborne and structure borne noise measurement equipment.