Detector Assembly Tech I

Mirion; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mirion in Meriden, CT is seeking a skilled technician to assemble cryostat assemblies and related sub-assemblies per drawings and work instructions. The role involves reading blueprints, performing leak tests on cryostats and dewars, and handling vacuum hardware with careful adherence to safety practices.

You will also solder, clean, and inspect components, maintain stock, and support engineering with problem identification and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic soldering and assembly skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow procedures.
• Basic math and measurement skills (algebra and metric).
• Knowledge of safety handling for chemicals.
• Familiarity with basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical components according to drawings and work instructions.
• Read blueprints and follow procedures to build cryostat assemblies.
• Leak testing cryostats, dewars, and related vacuum hardware.
• Soldering and cleaning of hardware; inspect workmanship.
• Maintain stocks and equipment; assist engineering as needed.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Blueprint reading

Electronics fundamentals

Algebra

Metric measurements

Chemical safety

Soldering

Hand tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum equipment

Microscope

Job description

Execute workorders to build assemblies and sub-assemblies to be used for radiation detection and associated systems. This will involve reading drawings and executing work instructions to prepare and construction electronic and mechanical cryostat assemblies. Additional duties include working with vacuum systems and cryogenic equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Leak testing cryostats, dewars, etc.
• Building and evacuation of various cryogenics hardware.
• Cleaning hardware.
• Soldering
• Follow priority schedules.
• Epoxying vacuum components.
• Maintaining stocks / supplies.
• Maintaining Equipment.
• Work with Engineering to identify and correct problems
• Inspect manufactured items for cosmetic, workmanship, soldering, conformance to drawings, and quality standards.
• Following defined quality assurance practices for drawing and procedure execution.
• Assist team members and provide support.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Building auxiliary sub-assemblies.
• Assisting in executing regular inventory audits.
• Cleaning and organizing work areas.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to assemble mechanical components.
• Ability to follow blueprints and written procedures.
• Basic knowledge of electronics and components.
• Basic algebra level math skills.
• Knowledge of metric measurements.
• Ability to handle chemicals per defined safety standards.
• Very good soldering skills.
• Knowledge and use of basic hand tools.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Basic vacuum and leak testing knowledge.
• Inspection experience, some microscope usage.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.