Mechanical Technician
Fermilab
Summary
The Mechanical Support Department of Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Technician I position. Under direct supervision, provides routine technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.
Job description
About the role
The Mechanical Support Department of Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Technician I position. Under 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
Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.
Requirements
- HS Diploma
- Fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures
- May be required to legally operate a government vehicle
- Relevant experience preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- Short and Long-term disability insurance
- Retirement benefits
- Onsite day care
Company overview
Fermilab, officially known as Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, is a premier particle physics and accelerator laboratory located in Batavia, Illinois. Operated by the Fermi Research Alliance LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy, Fermilab is dedicated to advancing our understanding of the fundamental nature of matter and energy. The laboratory operates world-class particle accelerators, including the Tevatron (formerly the world's highest-energy particle collider) and currently hosts the Muon g-2 experiment and the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). Fermilab's research focuses on neutrino physics, dark matter studies, quantum science, and accelerator technology development. As one of the leading particle physics laboratories globally, Fermilab collaborates with thousands of scientists from institutions worldwide and plays a crucial role in international high-energy physics research. The laboratory also maintains strong educational outreach programs and contributes to technological innovations with applications beyond fundamental science.