Technician II/III - Electro-Mechanical
About The Position
The Advanced Photon Source (APS) is seeking a technician to join the Mechanical Operations and Maintenance (MOM) group within the APS Engineering Support (AES) Division. This position will be assigned to the Mechanical/Water section, supporting the accelerator complex, user beamlines, and other related projects. The technician will be trained to assist with the operation, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of process water pumping systems; the installation, removal, troubleshooting, and replacement of accelerator components; and the installation, removal, and troubleshooting of conventional accelerator magnets. This position requires overtime, weekend work during machine maintenance periods, and on-call rotation availability. This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. This position can be hired at one of two levels; the selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level (TECH II or TECH III) dependent upon the depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills. The minimum requirements of the two levels are as follows: TECH II- Associates & 1 yr TECH III- Associates & 3 yrs
Requirements
- Ability to read technical diagrams and engineering documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard online work management tools
- Experience using hand and shop tools (drill press, horizontal band saw, cut-off saw)
- Ability to use a multimeter and similar measurement instruments
- Commitment to Argonne's core values: Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Respect, and Impact
- Associates & 1 yr (TECH II)
- Associates & 3 yrs (TECH III)
Responsibilities
- Install tubing, piping, and mechanical structures under supervision
- Document maintenance activities, inspections, equipment status, and completed work in computerized maintenance management systems and other work-control tools
- Support fabrication, assembly, and field modifications of brackets, supports, piping, mechanical hardware, and related components
- Perform inventories of spare equipment
- Follow established work planning procedures, including lockout/tagout, radiation safety, electrical safety, pressure-system requirements, and other ES&H policies
- Provide on-call, off-hours, and emergency response support as needed for facility and accelerator operations
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
