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.
Key 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
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.
Position 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
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:
Job Family
Union
Job Profile
Technician II - Electro-Mechanical
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $38.54-$40.54.
Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. Additionally, comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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