Mechanical Technician (Seals)

Job Posting Organization:
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) was established in 1957 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria. The IAEA is an international organization that works to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to prevent the proliferation of nuclear weapons. The agency has a mission to ensure that nuclear materials are used safely and securely, and it operates in over 180 countries. The IAEA employs a diverse workforce of approximately 2,500 staff members, including scientists, engineers, and administrative personnel, who work collaboratively to achieve its goals.

Job Overview:
The Mechanical Technician (Seals) position is critical within the IAEA's Department of Safeguards, which serves as the world’s nuclear inspectorate. This role involves the preparation of metal seals and field verifiable passive seals that are essential for Nuclear Safeguards Inspectors during verification activities. The technician will report to the Supervisor of the Technical Support Team and will be responsible for ensuring that seals are fabricated according to strict procedural guidelines. This position requires a high level of precision and attention to detail, as the seals play a vital role in the verification of nuclear materials. The technician will also assist mechanics with various tasks, including handling raw and heavy materials, which adds to the dynamic nature of the job.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Mechanical Technician (Seals) will have a variety of duties, including but not limited to:

• Fabricating metal seals, ensuring the production of 500 pieces at once, which involves sourcing raw materials, assembling components through ultrasonic welding and soldering, manually engraving unique signatures, performing specialized cleaning and finishing, and conducting visual quality control.
• Managing the fabrication of field verifiable passive seals, ensuring the production of 600 pieces at once, which includes requesting randomized image templates, preparing and transferring engraving programs to laser systems, loading and positioning plugs and cups for laser engraving, and conducting visual quality control.
• Sorting, packing, recording, and organizing seals for delivery to the Vienna International Centre.
• Collaborating with the Technical Support Team to ensure that all tasks are completed efficiently and effectively, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have completed secondary education and possess a minimum of two years of working experience as a technician. They should have experience in operating mechanical and/or electronic equipment. Proficiency in logging, tracking, and inventorying mechanical components is essential. Additionally, candidates should have knowledge of MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, to support administrative tasks. Expertise in mechanical engineering and the safe operation of mechanical devices is also required.

Educational Background:
The position requires candidates to have completed secondary education, which serves as the foundational educational requirement. This educational background is crucial for understanding the technical aspects of the role and for performing the duties associated with the fabrication and quality control of seals.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least two years of relevant working experience as a technician. This experience should include hands-on work with mechanical and electronic equipment, which is vital for the successful execution of the job responsibilities. Experience in a similar technical environment will be advantageous and will help candidates to adapt quickly to the demands of the position.

Languages:
A strong command of English, both oral and written, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages, such as Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish, is considered an asset and may enhance a candidate's profile.

Additional Notes:
The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package, including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at EUR 38,382, subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance. Employees are entitled to six weeks of annual vacation, a pension plan, and health insurance. The recruitment process is conducted on a local basis only, and applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants who must adhere to the highest ethical standards. The IAEA is committed to gender equality and diversity in its workforce, and it has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its mission.