Lab Mechanical Technician I: Fabrication, Testing & Maintenance

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Short and Long-term disability

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Mechanical Technician I to provide routine technical support for an assigned area, following drawings and schematics. You will fabricate, set up, test, repair, and modify equipment, assist in building experiments, and prepare gear for operation with attention to EH&S requirements.

Responsibilities include maintenance, data logging, safety inspections, waste handling, and supporting emergency responses.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Relevant experience preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and ES&H concepts.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, set up, operate, test, repair and modify laboratory equipment per drawings and schematics.
• Assist in construction and assembly of experiments and support gear; prep equipment for operation.
• Write procedures for finished work and record data in logs/databases.
• Provide preventive and routine maintenance; troubleshoot and repair as needed.
• Perform safety inspections and manage waste in compliance with EH&S rules.
• Respond to requests and emergencies; may work off-hours as needed.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

ES&H concepts

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Mechanical Technician I to provide routine technical support for an assigned area, following drawings and schematics. You will fabricate, set up, test, repair, and modify equipment, assist in building experiments, and prepare gear for operation with attention to EH&S requirements.

Responsibilities include maintenance, data logging, safety inspections, waste handling, and supporting emergency responses.