Mechanical Technician

Fermilab; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 32,841,000 - 32,842,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental

Vision

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab is hiring a Mechanical Technician I to provide routine technical support in the Mechanical Support Department at our Batavia, IL campus. Under supervision, you will fabricate, set up, operate, test, repair, and modify lab equipment, and assist in assembly and calibration of experimental apparatus.

You will write procedures, maintain records, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to operational needs or emergencies.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma; relevant experience preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of electrical/mechanical/ES&H concepts.

Responsibilities

• Conduits routine fabrication, setup, operation, testing, repairs and modifications for lab projects.
• Assist construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment; prepare and calibrate equipment.
• Write procedures for finished work and log data in a database/logbook.
• Provide preventive and routine maintenance; troubleshoot and repair instruments and equipment.
• Perform safety audits, waste handling, and comply with EH&S regulations.

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:

$23.39-$28.52.

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, nor sponsorship assistance.

About the role:

The Mechanical Support Department of Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Technician I position. Under the direct supervision, provides routine technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

What your day-to-day as a Mechanical Technician I at Fermilab will look like:

• As instructed, conducts routine fabrication, set‑up, operation, testing, repairs, and/or modifications for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares equipment for operation. Assists in testing and calibration of equipment.
• Writes procedures for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
• As directed, provides preventive and routine maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of chemical and radioactive waste.
• Responds to operational and emergency requirements. Required to work off‑hour shifts or respond to emergency call‑ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assists in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment. Drives quality in all job aspects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• HS Diploma
• Relevant experience preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Possesses and applies fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to assigned area.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement:

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

• Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long-term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Why Fermilab:

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening:

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Equal Opportunity Statement

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