Mechanical Technician (Seals)
Organizational Context
The Department of Safeguards is responsible for the IAEA's global mandate to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons. It conducts inspections and verifications to ensure the peaceful use of nuclear material and the absence of undeclared nuclear activities. This role is within the Technical Support Team of the Office of Safeguards Analytical Services.
Job Purpose
The Mechanical Technician (Seals) plays a crucial role in supporting the IAEA's nuclear safeguards verification activities. This position is responsible for the precise fabrication, finishing, and documentation of both metal seals and field verifiable passive seals. These seals are essential tools used by Nuclear Safeguards Inspectors in the field. The technician ensures that all seals meet procedural guidelines and quality standards. Additionally, the role involves providing general mechanical assistance to the team as needed, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the Technical Support Team.
Responsibilities
The Mechanical Technician (Seals) is responsible for the fabrication and documentation of metal seals, involving sourcing raw materials, assembling components using ultrasonic welding and soldering, and manual engraving. This includes performing specialized cleaning, finishing, and visual quality control, followed by sorting, packing, and organizing for delivery. For field verifiable passive seals, the role entails requesting randomized image templates, preparing and transferring engraving programs to laser systems, and precise loading and positioning of components for laser engraving. This also includes visual quality control, sorting, packing, recording, and organizing for delivery to the Vienna International Centre.
Work Experience
A minimum of two years of relevant working experience as a technician is required. Experience in operating mechanical and/or electronic equipment is also desirable.
Skills
Expertise in logging, tracking, and inventorying mechanical components. Proficiency in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Expertise in safely operating mechanical devices. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Planning and organizing, analytical thinking, client orientation, and resilience are essential competencies.