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    Instrument Mechanic - Knoxville, United States - University of Tennessee

    University of Tennessee
    University of Tennessee Knoxville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Instrument Mechanic

    Biology Service Facility


    The Division of Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications for the Technical Specialist 1 position within the Biology Service Facility (BSF).

    This is a non-exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure track, market range 07 staff position with a working/position title of Instrument Mechanic.


    The University and Region:


    The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is the state's flagship research institution, a campus of choice for outstanding undergraduates, and a premier graduate institution.

    Enrolling 30,000 students, the campus is located in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains and beautiful East Tennessee. As a land-grant university, it is committed to excellence in learning, scholarship, and engagement. In all its activities, the university aims to advance the frontiers of human knowledge and enrich and elevate society. The university values intellectual curiosity, pursuit of knowledge, and academic freedom and integrity.


    The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem surrounded by eight gorgeous lakes, with a beautiful and accessible downtown, a diverse music scene including internationally recognized festivals, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a strong offering of diverse cultural and outdoor activities.

    UTK is located within easy driving distance to the Great Smoky Mountains, Atlanta, Nashville, Asheville, Charlotte, Louisville and Cincinnati. It is only a day's drive to Memphis, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a population of more than 850,000 people.


    The Division of Biology:
    The Division of Biology houses three different departments: Microbiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Biochemistry, Molecular, and Cellular Biology. The Division is home to over 1,000 faculty, staff, and students. These researchers are actively engaged in scientific exploration, including field studies throughout the world. BSF functions to actively support these endeavors.


    The Department:


    As a support facility that falls within the Division of Biology, BSF is committed to excellence in the service and support of laboratory equipment utilized by our scientific community.

    Our primary goal is to support teaching and research by lowering equipment down time, minimizing repair costs, and providing service equal or superior to that of outside vendors.

    We seek colleagues that are committed to teamwork and have a profound passion for working with and serving all students and faculty.


    The Position:


    Reporting to the Technical Manager, the primary purpose of the position is to develop, modify, maintain and repair specialized scientific equipment for faculty, staff, and students involved in teaching and research at UT Knoxville, College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Institute of Agriculture.


    PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical equipment which includes autoclaves, cage washers, surgery tables, vacuum pumps, hydraulic pumps, freeze dryers, and glassware washers for faculty, staff, and students.
    • Rebuild hydraulic, pneumatic, and solenoid valves.
    • Troubleshoot and identify electrical component failures down to the board level. Diagnose, install, calibrate and program control panels. Diagnose and repair/replace power supplies.
    • Locate online manuals, electrical schematics or parts diagrams and correctly identify required replacement parts.
    • Assist in estimating materials, supplies, and labor hours for projects. Compile parts and materials orders for supervisor and departmental approval on projects.
    • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
    • Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment. Machine precision parts and components for scientific research equipment.
    • Assist a licensed technician on refrigeration repairs and fabrication.
    • Assist and work alongside electronics technicians with mechanical repairs of electronic equipment.
    • Assist carpentry shop when needed.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education:

    • High school diploma or GED

    Experience:

    • 2 years of experience working in mechanical and electronic equipment repair.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Ability to safely work with, drills, band saws, boring machines, hand tools, and digital multi-meters.
    • High aptitude for electromechanical diagnostic and repair.
    • Ability to disassemble and correctly rebuild equipment in a timely manner with little oversight.
    • Ability to locate, understand and utilize equipment nameplate as part of diagnostic process.
    • Must have plumbing skills and strong understanding of pneumatics and hydraulics.
    • Basic understanding and ability to use tablets, computers, e-mail and internet.
    • Ability to look up parts via online catalogs.
    • Ability to learn and utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management Software system (CMMS).
    • Capable of continued learning and progression as tools and equipment advances.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education:

    • Vocational/technical training or apprenticeship as maintenance machinist or an Associate's Degree in a closely related field.

    Experience:

    • 2 years of experience in machining and welding (arc, tig, mig). Experience with Lock Out Tag Out procedures.

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Skills in welding, soldering, and brazing. Ability to safely operate lathes and milling machines. Ability to fabricate equipment from CAD drawings and schematics. Working knowing of refrigeration repair.

    SALARY:

    • Commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

    APPLICATION PROCESS:
    A review of all applications will begin upon posting and will continue until the position is filled.

    For consideration, all applicants MUST submit a resume and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references into the UT Human Resources online portal.

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