Mechanical Technician III

About the Role

Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Technician who, under general supervision, provides moderately complex to complex technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

What your day-to-day as a Technician III at Fermilab will look like

• Fabricates, sets-up, operates, tests, repairs, and/or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex to complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Operation of detector systems requiring 24/7 rotating shift coverage.
• May act as a point person for technical issues in the assigned area. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
• Writes, updates, and tests procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
• Produces reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.
• Provides moderately complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed.
• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation. May prepare waste for disposal and package waste for shipment.
• 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. Completes and submits requisitions.
• Assists in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment. Drives quality in all job aspects. May assist in the design and development of equipment and systems.
• Provides guidance to less experienced technicians or contractors. As assigned, often serves as shift supervisor for specific project or task.
• 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 degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 5+ years of extensive related experience or 3+ years' experience at a DOE laboratory or in a technical skill of strategic importance to the Lab's mission (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.). Experience working in a DOE laboratory environment is preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Demonstrated experience in the assigned area.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures from extensive experience or academic study. Possesses advanced knowledge in specific areas.
• Ability to work on complex projects and assignments.
• 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.