Fermilab · 23 hours ago
Mechanical Technician
Batavia, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.39/hr - $30.23/hrFermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. They are seeking a Mechanical Technician I to provide routine technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group, involving tasks such as fabrication, testing, and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
HS Diploma
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
Provides routine technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group
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
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
Preferred
Relevant experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits
Onsite day care
Company
Fermilab
Fermilab is an American particle physics and accelerator laboratory dedicated to exploring high-energy physics.
Founded in 1967
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$260MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2022-11-04Grant· $260M
Leadership Team
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Deputy CIO
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