Hall C Mechanical Technician II
About The Position
The Hall C Mechanical Technician II provides technical and mechanical support for installation of systems and equipment related to Jefferson Lab’s Hall C experimental program. Working from verbal, written, and graphic instructions, the technician fabricates, assembles, installs, and tests detectors, magnets, power supplies, and infrastructure hardware. The role also provides technical support during experimental operations, including operation, maintenance, and documentation of Hall systems. The technician works with the Hall technical team to troubleshoot and repair equipment safely and efficiently; installs and removes experimental equipment; and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on scientific research equipment. Work includes reading drawings and schematics for mechanical, electronic, and cryogenic systems, as well as installing and maintaining vacuum systems, beam line components, and cryogenic transfer systems for nitrogen and helium. The technician supports staff, users, and college students conducting research in the Experimental Hall. The position includes contributing to schedule development, identifying conflicts and solving technical problems, and serving on a rotational on-call team. The technician must complete required safety training before working inside the Experimental Hall and may occasionally be required to work overtime or shifts.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience.
- High school diploma or GED. Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience; relevant experience may not be substituted for education.
- Some proficiency in TIG and/or MIG welding and knowledge of advanced welding equipment.
- Proficiency using hand and power tools.
- Ability to operate forklifts, trucks and trailers, overhead cranes, and aerial platforms in accordance with Jefferson Lab policies, its EH&S manual, and industry standards.
- Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to adapt to a changing work environment.
- Availability to occasionally work shifts or overtime and participate in a rotational on-call schedule.
- Ability to comprehend mechanical drawings and use conventional machine tools, such as drill presses and band saws, to fabricate and assemble parts.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate, assemble, install, and test detectors, magnets, power supplies, and infrastructure hardware for the Hall C experimental program.
- Provide technical support during experimental operations, including operating, maintaining, and documenting Hall systems.
- Work with the Hall technical team to troubleshoot and repair equipment safely and efficiently.
- Operate cranes, forklifts, trucks with trailers, and aerial platforms.
- Complete and maintain required safety training before working inside the Experimental Hall.
- Install and remove experimental equipment.
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment used for scientific research.
- Read and interpret drawings and schematics for electronic, mechanical, and cryogenic systems.
- Install and maintain vacuum systems, beam line components, and cryogenic transfer systems for nitrogen and helium.
- Provide technical support to staff, users, and college students conducting Experimental Hall research.
- Provide input to schedule development.
- Identify conflicts and develop solutions to technical problems.
- Serve on a rotational on-call team supporting current and upcoming experimental needs.
- Use basic computer applications for daily tasks such as email, timesheets, ordering tools and parts, and web-based training.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision care plans
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid time off and leave programs, including paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- 401(k) plan with a 9% Lab contribution and 100% vesting
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote and alternate work schedules where available
- Tuition assistance
- Training and professional development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
