Cryogenics Technician I-II (122)

National Radio Astronomy Observatory

Title : Cryogenics Technician I-II (122)

Location : NRAO Very Large Array, 183 VLA RD, Magdalena, New Mexico, United States of America

Requisition Number : 122

Job Family : Technician

Pay Type : Hourly

Required Education : NET

Job Summary : Under general supervision, performs routine phases of construction, test, maintenance, assembly, operation, and data collection functions on assigned experimental and specialized electro-mechanical equipment, machines, and other scientific apparatus. Duties require a general knowledge of practical principles of mechanics, electrical technology, physics or related fields. Follows standard procedures in performing assigned duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assists in the development and testing of machinery and equipment with the guidance of engineering and scientific staff.
• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations, including assembling or constructing simple or standard equipment or parts, and servicing or repairing simple instruments or equipment.
• Sets up and operates standard test equipment, performs routine tasks and records test data.
• Must be able to work from blueprints or sketches.
• Gathers and maintain records of engineering data such as tests, drawings, etc.
• Proactive compliance with NRAO and government safety policies and procedures in own work area is expected.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of this job, required to stand and sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms. Regularly works near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally is required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch. Occasionally works in high, precarious places and in outside weather conditions, and may be exposed to the risk of electrical shock. Must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently required to read written instructions or drawings, see small, color-coded parts and to talk or hear.

Nature of Work : Work may be performed in a lab, shop or climate-controlled environment; may also work at heights near mechanical and powered equipment.

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