Mechanical Maintenance Millwright

BioSpace; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Frederick National Laboratory, operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc., seeks a skilled facilities maintenance technician to support the FME team at Ft Detrick. You will inspect, install, and test laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and maintaining essential lab space and infrastructure.

You will read blueprints, troubleshoot machine issues, and perform preventive maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; foreign degrees evaluated for U.S. equivalency
• Minimum of five years mechanical-related experience
• Ability to read specifications, manuals and blueprints
• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Lift up to 50 lbs; work in confined spaces; safety-conscious
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable demerit points

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install machines and test for proper operation
• Inspect operating equipment to determine adjustments or repairs
• Install laboratory machinery and equipment as required
• Comply with approved safety regulations
• Perform preventive maintenance and lubricate mechanical parts
• Read blueprints and work orders; follow standard practices and craft techniques
• Work independently using standard trade techniques
• Be available for occasional after-hours emergency repairs

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

Job ID: req4724

Employee Type: nonexempt full-time

Division: Facilities, Maintenance & Engineering

Facility: Frederick: Ft Detrick

Location: PO Box B, Frederick, MD 21702 USA

The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases.

Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way.

Program Description

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) mission is to support the NCI at Frederick in their mission to cure cancer and AIDS. FME is responsible for the physical campus - its research laboratory space, administrative space, the infrastructure that supports the buildings, and the landscape that surrounds them. In addition, we are responsible for managing, planning, designing, and construction management of renovations at the FNLCR.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Assembling and installing machines then testing them to make sure they are working correctly


• Examines equipment in operation to determine if adjustments are adequate or if repair is necessary


• Installs a variety of laboratory machinery and equipment as required


• Must work in full compliance with the approved safety regulations


• Performs preventive maintenance to identify and correct potential issues, removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts


• Basic mechanical principles used in maintaining vacuum pumps, air compressors, air handlers and a variety of industrial equipment


• Performs other related duties as assigned by a responsible authority. Disassemble and repair a variety of industrial equipment; read blueprints and work orders; follow standard practices and craft techniques in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment


• Works independently using standard trade techniques


• Subject to 24-hour call-in for emergency repairs

Basic Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency


• In addition to educational requirement, a minimum of five (5) years of mechanical-related experience is required


• Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints


• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues


• Mathematical skills and strong attention to detail


• Ability to be a team player due to constant interactions with similar employees and stakeholders such as Engineers, Managers, and Part Vendors, amongst others


• Must have the ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; climb stairs and ladders; work involves bending, stooping, and working in confined areas; potential exposure to particulates, vapors, or noisy environment


• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's License issued by the state in which the candidate resides. Must have no more than 3 demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months as determined by the Leidos Biomed Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy


• Experience with construction safety practices


• Must be available to respond to occasional after-hours emergency repair needs, including participation in an infrequent 24-hour on-call rotation


• This position is considered safety-sensitive and will be subject to random drug testing per the Leidos Biomedical Research Drug Free Workplace Program


• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance


• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals(s) and/or animal material(s)


• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here

55,400.00 - 81,600.00 USD

The posted pay range for this job is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as internal equity, and alignment with market data.

The salary range posted is a full-time equivalent salary and will vary depending on scheduled hours for part time positions