Detective Technician

Posted: Sunday, 15 February 2026
Valid Thru: Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Index Requested on: 02/15/2026 13:48:56
Indexed on: 02/15/2026 13:48:56

Location: Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, US

Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 - Business and Financial Operations
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

AMETEK, Inc is hiring!

Description:

Join our dynamic team at AMETEK! We are a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Our company is dedicated to solving complex challenges to make the world a better place. Our innovative and collaborative work environment encourages growth and new product development.

We are looking for a passionate and driven Detective Technician to join our team. As a Detective Technician, you will be responsible for building special radiation detector systems. If you are a Detective Technician, we would love to hear from you!

Detective Technician will be responsible for:
  • Cleaning, staging, and assembling parts for Detective systems.
  • Handling & loading Ge crystals into detective systems.
  • Soldering and/or brazing parts.
  • Operation of helium leak detector and other vacuum equipment.
  • Cleaning & maintenance of vacuum equipment.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of other lab equipment.
  • Perform QC testing to evaluate the performance of Detective systems.
  • Troubleshoot systems when performance is not as expected.
  • Provide support in all phases of Detective manufacturing & service as required.


Detective Technician Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree
  • Must have at least intermediate level experience with oscilloscopes, volt meters and other test/measurement equipment's.
  • Knowledge and experience with usage of computers.
  • Must be able to work with a minimum of supervision.
  • Must have experience with good soldering practices.
  • Must show skills and ability to work with intricate and fragile components.
  • Must be meticulous and have high affinity for details.
  • Good knowledge of, and experience with Microsoft Office suite of products and computer data entry.


Compensation

Employee Type: Hourly

Salary Minimum: $45, 000

Salary Maximum: $55, 000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22, 000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S& P 500. Visit https: //www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 (866) 263-8359.

Nearest Major Market: Knoxville

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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