Mechanical Technician Trainee: Field Maintenance Start

ALMA Observatory; San Pedro de Atacama; Presencial; CLP 11.000.000 - 15.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

ALMA Observatory in Chile is seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Technician Trainee to support maintenance of mechanical equipment at high-altitude facilities (OSF and related sites). You will assist in programmed maintenance and corrective repairs, read technical drawings, and log tasks in CMMS with a team at 2900–5000 masl, on an 8x6 schedule under a long-term contract.

No prior experience is required; English notes are basic for manuals.

Formación

• Must have Mechanical Technician Degree (4 semesters)
• No working experience is required
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings
• Competent with regular mechanical hand-tools and measuring devices
• Physically apt for high altitude work sites (2900–5000 masl)
• English level: A1 for reading manuals and basic docs
• Basic user experience with spreadsheets and word processing

Responsabilidades

• Understand and apply ALMA health, safety, environment policies and procedures
• Analyze manuals, service letters, and catalogs for maintenance tasks
• Participate in on-the-job training activities
• Perform programmed maintenance and corrective repairs on mechanical equipment
• Diagnose and repair simple to moderate malfunctions
• Log tasks in the CMMS and related software
• Collaborate with other staff and assist in related areas as needed
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned by the Organization

Conocimientos

Read/interpret drawings

Hand-tools proficiency

Technical knowledge

Safety and risk awareness

Basic computing (spreadsheets, word)**

Educación

Mechanical Technician Degree (4 semesters)

Herramientas

Regular mechanical hand-tools

Descripción del empleo

ALMA Observatory in Chile is seeking an Entry-Level Mechanical Technician Trainee to support maintenance of mechanical equipment at high-altitude facilities (OSF and related sites). You will assist in programmed maintenance and corrective repairs, read technical drawings, and log tasks in CMMS with a team at 2900–5000 masl, on an 8x6 schedule under a long-term contract.

No prior experience is required; English notes are basic for manuals.