Instrument Mechanic - A

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

401(k) Savings program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a motivated Instrument Mechanic to join the Quality, Performance, & Improvement team in Niskayuna, NY. You will install, service, and calibrate instrumentation, while ensuring safety and reliability across laboratory operations.

Ideal candidates will have experience or certification in electrical/mechanical instrumentation, metrology, and calibration, plus the ability to work independently or in a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience or certification in electrical and mechanical instrumentation (multimeter, oscilloscope, calibrator) preferred.
• Experience in metrology and calibration preferred.
• Ability to work effectively both solo and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, service, troubleshoot, and calibrate electronic devices and instruments.
• Construct, install, remove, modify equipment to support laboratory operations.
• Work with medium and low voltages.
• Perform site services with precision and safety.
• Complete non-routine assignments from supervisors and technical staff.
• Maintain qualifications and report with attention to detail.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Metrology & calibration

Team collaboration

Self-motivated & critical thinker

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Instrument Mechanic to join our Quality, Performance, & Improvement team in Niskayuna, NY. Do you have experience in electrical mechanical instrumentation?

As part of this role in laboratory and industrial environments, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Install, remove, service, troubleshoot, and calibrate all types of electronic devices, instruments, pressure gauges, etc.
• Construct, install, remove, dispose, repair, and modify equipment as necessary to support continued Laboratory operations
• Work with medium and low voltages
• Execute site services with precision, accuracy, and efficiency
• Assume responsibility for completion on non-routine assignments from supervisors, technical personnel, etc.
• Demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, disciplined reporting, and a commitment to quality and safety
• Maintain necessary qualifications to perform required work

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated experience or certification of electrical and mechanical instrumentation (e.g. Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Function Generator, Calibrator, Dead Weight Tester, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in metrology and calibration
• Ability to work effectively alone and within a team environment
• Highly motivated, self-starter and critical thinker

Compensation and Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$37.64 hourly Jobs categorized as subject to a collective bargaining agreement will adhere to the pay rates, wage increases, progression schedules, and other parameters identified and negotiated in said agreements. Wages and other compensation details are subject to change based negotiated changes to the collective bargaining agreements.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.