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Mechanician (8651C) Job 80112 - Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center (PEER)

The University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a full-time Principal Mechanician to support the PEER Lab facilities and laboratory projects. This position provides design, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance support for experimental setups, and offers cost estimation for new projects based on drawings and researcher input. The role follows all safety procedures required by the university, department, Cal/OSHA, and EH&S policies.

Responsibilities

  1. 40% Support for Lab's experimental facilities
    • Provide technical support to instructional activities, research and service-to-industry projects.
    • Perform functional design, fabrication, modification, setup, demolition, and technical support of new and existing apparatus from sketches, drawings, blueprints, or oral instructions.
    • Test equipment and verify functionality.
    • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment in the lab’s facilities and pump room hydraulics.
    • Assist in researching new laboratory equipment, including specifications, cost, and availability.
    • Answer questions and provide accurate technical information and troubleshooting during experiments.
  2. 30% Welding and Machining in the Fabrication Shop
    • Weld a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials.
    • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students on design and fabrication of complex research projects and routine service to industry projects.
    • Operate shop tools and welding equipment (mills, lathes, grinders, MIG/TIG welding, cutting torch, plasma cutter).
    • Instruct students on proper usage of welding and power tools.
  3. 20% Electronic Shop and Shake Table control support
    • Assist Electronic Shop in developing and maintaining schematics and documentation of laboratory systems and experimental setups.
    • Provide technical support for fabrication, installation, and testing of experiments conducted on the shake table.
  4. 10% Other duties
    • Maintain and repair shop and laboratory machinery and equipment.
    • Serve as an information resource on safety matters, shop practices, and welding principles.
    • Perform office and laboratory maintenance including moving offices, labs, and equipment.
    • Other duties as assigned in discussion with the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

  • Broad knowledge of machine tool technology, metal fabrication, and metal joining processes.
  • Three to four years of journey-level metal fabrication and welding skills to fabricate laboratory apparatus; strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ability to operate overhead crane safely and to rig and unload materials; forklift operation capability.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work at heights.
  • Excellent attention to detail; flexibility and initiative; strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team; reliable attendance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Good computing skills.
  • Broad knowledge of electronics is a plus.
  • Knowledge of graphical data acquisition and Computer-Aided Drafting programs is a plus.
  • A.A./Apprentice Certificate or equivalent experience/training.
  • Licenses to operate lab equipment (forklift, boom lift, scissor lift); welding certifications preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Salary range: $95,000 – $125,000. For information on UC Berkeley’s comprehensive benefits package, visit the Compensation & Benefits website. The posted salary range reflects factors including experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Application

To apply, please visit the UC Berkeley Careers page and search for Job Opening 80112.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications as provided. All other boilerplate text, excess ads, and non-essential material have been removed to enhance clarity.

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