Electro-Mechanical Technician
Company: Ametek, Inc.
Location: Oak Ridge
Posted on: June 26, 2022
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Job Description:
AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic
instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of
approximately $5 billion.AMETEK has 18,000 colleagues at more than
150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and
support locations in 30 countries around the world. The AMETEK
Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational
Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and
New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash
generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth
Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling
earnings per share over the course of each business cycle. AMETEK
consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated
technology and leading positions in niche markets:Electronic
Instruments -- a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of
advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the
energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial
markets.Electromechanical -- a differentiated supplier of
automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly
engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal
management systems.
SUMMARY:The Process Technician provides technical support in the
production of germanium radiation detectors by growing detector
grade, single-crystal, high-purity Ge (HPGe). Maintains and
troubleshoots crystal growth equipment.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:--- Acid etches and loads germanium charge and
quartz crucible into crystal growing furnace.--- Operates furnace
to produce high-purity germanium crystal suitable for detector
manufacturing.--- Cleans and maintains crystal growth equipment and
associated etch sink/clean room.--- Prepares and documents zone
refined ingots for use in the crystal growth process.--- Maintains
record and log books on crystals and crystal growth machines.---
Assists in general mechanical and electrical maintenance of
equipment, as required.--- Assists in quality control and yield
assurance and inventory control.--- Must be able to work in a clean
room environment.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:NonePHYSICAL
DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of
those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or
feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is
required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally
required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift
and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to
75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to
adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT:While performing the duties of this
job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne
particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the
work environment is usually moderate. Employee must preserve work
environment by not introducing any particulates external to the lab
through personal habits, such as smoking.EDUCATION and/or
EXPERIENCE:Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent from two-year
college or technical school and two years related experience or
eight years of directly related experience.
Keywords: Ametek, Inc., Knoxville , Electro-Mechanical Technician, Professions , Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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