Technician IV – Lab Fabrication, Optics & Test

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies

Massachusetts

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Massachusetts seeks a skilled technician to fabricate, modify, assemble, install, operate and maintain complex laboratory and commercial equipment, documenting processes and results.

The ideal candidate has five or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent education, comfort working in clean rooms with ESD/FOD controls, and the ability to read drawings, specifications and trace data; DoD SECRET clearance is desirable.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
  • Substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Willingness to work in Clean Room environments with ESD and FOD control.
  • Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and data.
  • Strong written communication for precise records.
  • Familiar with optical handling and tolerances.
  • Experience with complex equipment or experimental techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of equipment.
  • Interpret instructions, plan assembly, maintain QA documentation, and prepare sketches.
  • Assist in designing basic lab and commercial equipment.
  • Operate specialized equipment and perform tests requiring process knowledge.
  • Execute laboratory experiments or a complex laboratory function.
  • Fabricate assemblies to optical specifications while maintaining QA and docs.
  • Collect, record, reduce, and summarize experimental data.
  • Interpret data to recognize drift in measurements.
  • Observe all applicable laws and obligations in company operations.
  • Maintain safe working practices per procedures.
  • Perform routine laboratory duties including housekeeping and cleanup.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability
Communication skills
Optical tolerances
Technical drawings

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) in Massachusetts seeks a skilled technician to fabricate, modify, assemble, install, operate and maintain complex laboratory and commercial equipment, documenting processes and results.

The ideal candidate has five or more years of relevant experience or an equivalent education, comfort working in clean rooms with ESD/FOD controls, and the ability to read drawings, specifications and trace data; DoD SECRET clearance is desirable.

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