Research Laboratory Mechanic (ISP)

Sierra Lobo•Sandusky, OH

17h

About The Position

Performs mechanical-related technical assignments within a research laboratory test environment. This position will support operations of research tests by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing research hardware and mechanical systems or equipment for the In-Space Propulsion (ISP) Test Facility. This position creates value for the facility by performing preventative and corrective maintenance leading to increased uptime and reliability, thus helping the facility to meet quality testing goals.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of four (4) years working experience as a Journeyperson Mechanic such as a Maintenance Mechanic or Machine Repair Technician.
Must have a Journeyperson certificate in Research Laboratory Mechanic skills, or equivalent vocational school training with sufficient combined work experience and skills in another mechanical trade such as maintenance mechanic, machine repair, etc., or an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Engineering Technology.
Capable of reading mechanical prints and drawings, and using computers with touch screen operations for general daily reporting activities.
Good attention to detail and ability to follow verbal and written instructions from engineering or supervision.
Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of research test facilities and associated equipment.
Ability to use own judgment and decisions to allow continuity of workflow.
Must be able to organize time and assignments to properly prioritize efforts for maximum effectiveness.
Must be self-motivated and a team player with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Operate facility overhead crane, man-lifts, forklifts, and portable cranes.
Provide rigging for lifting equipment and material, including lifting straps, chain hoists, and other lifting devices.
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 machine tools such as a drill press, power hacksaw, band saw, shears, pipe threaders, brakes, rollers, lathes, mills, 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, remove, repair, reassemble, and verify various types of valves, and pressure regulators.
Be familiar with an operating environment to 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 be required to 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 systems.
Perform inspection and evaluation of mechanical equipment and facility operating systems.
Make recommendations related to maintenance and repair of same.
Fabricate, install, and operate cryogenic systems including liquid hydrogen, liquid oxygen, liquid nitrogen, or liquid helium.