Journeyman Research Laboratory Mechanic (RLM) Technician - Vacuum Facilities

Sierra Lobo•Cleveland, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) contract at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeronautics, space power and propulsion test facilities. We are currently looking for an experienced journeyman level mechanic to support our Vacuum Facilities. The Journeyman Level Mechanical Technician will apply technical knowledge to provide a variety of mechanical support within the Space Power Test Facilities. Train with existing contract technicians in areas such as: ION Thruster hardware integration of Space Power related components into test chambers; Safe operation of test facility systems leading to the status of a qualified operator; Perform facility maintenance, troubleshooting, test buildup, and repairs as needed.

Requirements

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.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision.
Ability to read mechanical prints and drawings.
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.
Self-motivated and a "Team Player" with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.

Nice To Haves

Strong ability to assemble, repair and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum, and cryo systems is a big plus.

Responsibilities

Provide a variety of mechanical support within the Space Power Test Facilities.
Train with existing contract technicians in areas such as: ION Thruster hardware integration of Space Power related components into test chambers; Safe operation of test facility systems leading to the status of a qualified operator; Perform facility maintenance, troubleshooting, test buildup, and repairs as needed.
Assemble, repair and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems.
Read mechanical prints & drawings.
Build complex gaseous panels or flow systems using tube bending and associated components.
Operate facility overhead crane, bucket trucks, man-lifts, forklifts, and portable cranes.
Provide rigging for lifting equipment and material, including lifting straps, chain hoists, and come-alongs.
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.
Operate large mechanical tools such as a drill press, power hacksaw, band saw, shears, pipe threaders, brakes, rollers, lathes, and grinders.
Operate small power tools including air wrenches, drills, grinders, etc.
Lay out and build complex tubing systems using flaring machines and tubing benders.
Disassemble, repair, reassemble and verify various types of valves, valve operators, and pressure regulators.
Ensure hardware materials are compatible with flow media properties including pressure and temperature.
Operate hydraulic systems, high-pressure gas systems including gas tubers, pressure reduction stations, pressure pumps, and seals, etc.
Work with and have a basic understanding of environmental test chambers, mass spectrometer leak detectors, and vacuum systems.
Assist in the installation and operation of intricate research test packages in various test facilities.
Fabricate, install, operate, and maintain mechanical control test panels, and special test equipment.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate leak detection systems.
Perform general maintenance on mechanical vacuum pumping equipment, diffusion pumps, cryo-pumps, steam ejector systems, heat exchangers, and cryogenic vaporizers.
Perform inspection and evaluation of mechanical equipment and facility operating systems.
Make recommendations related to maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment and facility operating systems.
Follow work instructions.
Perform work duties in a safety-conscious manner.