Assembly Control Technician (TSA III)

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin's Applied Research Laboratories seeks an Assembly Control Technician to support the Advanced Technology Laboratory. The role includes inventorying parts, processing orders, updating documentation, and ensuring deliverables are prepared for government delivery.

Ideal candidates have HS/GED with 2 years of experience, and can work with Windows/Linux, read technical drawings, and adapt to evolving priorities in a team environment at Pickle Research Campus.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required and two years of relevant experience.
• Ability to follow written technical instructions.
• Ability to read and explain technical drawings.
• Proficient with Windows and Linux-based systems.
• Willing to work with new technologies and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inventorying, ordering, and tracking parts for NSW deliverable systems; include quoting, PO submission, status updates, data entry and shipping requests.
• Track and organize all deliverable and testing documentation; ensure formatting and photography prior to government delivery.
• Update red-lined procedures and acceptance testing docs; update red-lined technical drawings; convert documents to digital forms using Adobe Acrobat.
• Support the technical staff in testing deliverable and non-deliverable systems.
• Other related functions as assigned.

Skills

Follow instructions

Read drawings

Windows/Linux

Time management

Team player

Education

HS/GED

Associates Degree

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Posting Title:

Assembly Control Technician (TSA III)

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Hiring Department:

Applied Research Laboratories

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

PICKLE RESEARCH CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Assist and support engineers and managers in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL) at Applied Research Laboratories (ARL).

Responsibilities

• Inventorying, ordering, and tracking parts for NSW deliverable systems. This includes counting and organizing bulk items, requesting quotes by email and phone, submitting purchase orders, providing status updates to engineers and managers, data entry, processing shipping request, and other administrative tasking.

• Tracking, organizing, and ensuring all technical documentation and deliverable and non-deliverable acceptance testing documentation is prepared and uploaded to the database. All deliverable documentation shall be formatted and prepared to a standard prior to government delivery. In addition, all deliverable items shall be photographed prior to shipment.

• Update red-lined procedures and acceptance testing documentation. Update red-lined technical drawings. Convert documents into digital forms using Adobe Acrobat.

• Support the technical staff in testing deliverable and non-deliverable systems.

• Other related functions as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS/GED.

• Two years of relevant experience.

• Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

• Demonstrated ability to follow written technical instructions.

• Demonstrated ability to read and explain technical drawings.

• Proficient with Windows and Linux Based Systems.

• Applicant must have a dynamic skill set, willing to work with new technologies, be highly organized, capable of planning and coordinating multiple tasks and managing their time.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and with sensitive and confidential information, maintain a professional demeanor, work as a team member with and without daily supervision, work several overlapping projects over a short period of time, ability to work within an environment with rapidly changing priorities, and effectively communicate with all groups of clients. Able to work under pressure and accept supervision. Regular and punctual attendance.

US Citizen. Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate for the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree

• Four or more years experience in administrative duties or technical writing.

• Experience in inventory management, inventory databases, and/or the ability to create a new database from scratch.

• Hands on mechanical or electrical skillsets including soldering, machining, and/or assembly work.

• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.

General Notes

An agency designated by the federal government handles the investigation as to the requirement for eligibility for access to classified information. Factors considered during this investigation include but are not limited to allegiance to the United States, foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations, drug involvement, the likelihood of continuation of such conduct, etc.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage.

• Retirement contributions.

• Paid vacation and sick time.

• Paid holidays Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.

Salary Range

$45,000-$49,000+/negotiable depending on qualifications.

Working Conditions

• Work in a shared integration lab, with access to machining equipment.

• Work in a production environment building assemblies that involve adhesives, potting compounds, solvents, and other hazardous materials.

• Occasional: work at the Lake Travis Test Station, interstate and intrastate travel.

• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.

• Physical ability to climb ladders and lift items weighing over 50 lbs.

• Some weekend, evening and holiday work.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

• Letter of interest

Employment Eligibility

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Compliance

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.