Electro-Mechanical Technician (ATR)

Idaho National Laboratory•Idaho Falls, ID

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Technician for its Manufacturing Support team. The position is based at the Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and follows a 4x10 schedule with every Friday off. The technician fabricates, assembles, welds, and tests systems ranging from simple components to complex electro-mechanical devices, working from drawings, schematics, and work specifications. The role also involves setting up and operating test equipment, analyzing performance data, troubleshooting installed systems, and working with engineers and researchers to address technical challenges while following safety and work-control requirements. This is a multi-level posting. Placement at Level 3 or Level 4 depends on the depth and breadth of the candidate’s demonstrated experience and skills. The position requires a Department of Energy “L” clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. It is a testing-designated position, requiring a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing during employment.

Requirements

Level 3: High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience.
Level 4: High school diploma or equivalent and 6 years of relevant experience.
Work experience in electrical and instrumentation-and-control (I/C) systems and fabrication.
Knowledge of electrical systems, including wiring, circuits, and troubleshooting, and experience assembling laboratory equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints.
Good communication and teamwork skills, including the ability to collaborate with researchers and engineers.
U.S. citizenship, as required for the Department of Energy “L” clearance.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the position’s working conditions, including irregular hours or overtime, shifts longer than 8 hours per day, and working alone.
Submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with automated welders, such as Swagelok Orbital Welders.
Familiarity with nuclear fissile material handling and inventory practices.

Responsibilities

Use drawings, schematics, and work specifications to complete work using modern techniques and tools of the trade.
Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate prototype devices, analyze test data, and recommend performance improvements or modifications.
Install, troubleshoot, and maintain new equipment.
Fabricate, machine, weld, braze, assemble, pot, troubleshoot, and test systems ranging from simple to very complex.
Compile and complete documentation of development and testing processes.
Work directly with engineers, designers, and scientific researchers to resolve technical issues and provide practical solutions while maintaining effective customer relationships.
Follow applicable work-control documents and procedures to conduct work safely under Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guidelines.
Fabricate thermocouples and wiring.
May assist with glove box maintenance.
Participate in work-planning walkdowns and man-hour estimating.