Opto-Mechanical Technician IV

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Job Location (Full Address):

250 East River Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

250548 LLE-Laboratory for Laser Energ

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 109 H

Compensation Range:

$27.16 - $38.03

Responsibilities:

Opto-Mechanical technicians are responsible for the operation, maintenance, repairs and upgrades to lasers, diagnostics, and amplifiers as well as the support systems including water/glycol cooling systems, nitrogen delivery systems, and vacuum systems. Technicians are expected to understand these systems well and have mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair. Technicians are expected to continuously learn about the technical details related to the systems at LLE and take on maintenance responsibilities for specific subsystems and participate in modifications of systems.

Essential Functions:

• Stands watch in the operation of highly specialized equipment in support of laser amplifier systems and serves as a training mentor to new employees.
• Performs maintenance per procedure and troubleshoots equipment issues at an expert (independent) level and may serve as a training mentor to new employees.
• Manage, track, and maintain physical inventory and associated database
• Operate and repair laser amplifier systems
• Works with members of other groups to ensure all laser systems are available at the necessary times. Writes/updates procedures to ensure best practices and process improvements are recorded and followed.
• Performs advanced calibration procedures for assigned instrument specialist responsibilities. Rebuilds operational hardware to ensure equipment is ready to support shot operations. Performs instrument tuning well beyond basic procedure and operational preparations
• Participates in system upgrade projects working under the direction of a project manager to collect data, perform assembly, and aid in testing.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Associate's degree in STEM field and 3 years of experience in a technical field required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs.
• High degree of manual dexterity

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (technical writing) required.
• Strong interpersonal skills working in a team-based environment preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn additional software preferred
• Support early shift (~6am start) or evening shift (~1PM start) preferred
• Are proficient with reading and interpreting optical, mechanical, and electrical schematics preferred
• Experience with electrical and control systems preferred
• Experience operating and maintaining complex vacuum preferred
• Experience with optical systems and handling precision optical components preferred
• Experience performing radiological management activities preferred
• Experience working with chemical isotope separation preferred
• Have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Experience working in a team or leading a team is a plus

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