SRF Mechanical Technician III — Innovative Cryo & RF Systems

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Retirement benefits

Onsite daycare

Job summary

Fermilab is seeking a SRF Mechanical Technician to provide complex technical support in an onsite Batavia area.Responsibilities include fabricating, testing, repairing, and modifying mechanical and electrical equipment for laboratory projects, while following ES&H practices.

The role calls for substantial hands-on experience, ability to work from drawings, and support for testing phases, documentation, and safety records. Onsite shifts and supervision duties may apply.

Qualifications

• HS degree or technical certificate with 5+ years of related experience, or 3+ years at a DOE laboratory.
• Experience with electrical, mechanical and ES&H concepts and practices.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, set-up, operate, test, repair, and modify equipment for laboratory projects.
• Assist in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment.
• Prepare set-ups for testing phases and diagnostic tests using appropriate software.
• Write, update, and test procedures and maintain documentation.
• Enter data into databases/spreadsheets and compile safety records.
• Provide technical support and maintenance for a wide range of instruments and equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections and waste handling activities as required.
• Respond to operational and emergency needs, including after-hours work.
• Assist in equipment/system design and development.
• May serve as shift supervisor for specific tasks.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical systems

Safety and ES&H procedures

Test and repair complex equipment

Technical documentation

DOE laboratory experience

Education

High School diploma or technical certificate

Tools

Diagnostic software

Database/Spreadsheet software

Job description

Fermilab is seeking a SRF Mechanical Technician to provide complex technical support in an onsite Batavia area.Responsibilities include fabricating, testing, repairing, and modifying mechanical and electrical equipment for laboratory projects, while following ES&H practices.

The role calls for substantial hands-on experience, ability to work from drawings, and support for testing phases, documentation, and safety records. Onsite shifts and supervision duties may apply.