Instrument Machinist

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

13h•$32 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

About the Role: Fermilab’s Machine Shop Department is seeking a full-time Instrument Machinist to join the team. Under general supervision, provides the provisioning of high-quality machine services in all laboratory environments. What your day-to-day as an Instrument Machinist at Fermilab will look like: Plans appropriate machining sequences to produce and assigned piece from Blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions. Clarifies details of work to be done with supervisor/customer/working foreman as appropriate. Sets up and operates all conventional and semi-automatic machining equipment to produce parts required within acceptable design tolerances at an acceptable cost, occasionally holding tolerances of +/-.0005 inches. Performs routine machine maintenance functions such as cleaning, painting or ensuring adequate supply of lubricants. May have an operational knowledge of CNC machines on which work assignments may be done. 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.

Requirements

High School diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) along with 5 years of job shop experience or trade school.
Knowledge of manual machining techniques along with general job shop functions.

Responsibilities

Plans appropriate machining sequences to produce and assigned piece from Blueprints, sketches or verbal instructions.
Clarifies details of work to be done with supervisor/customer/working foreman as appropriate.
Sets up and operates all conventional and semi-automatic machining equipment to produce parts required within acceptable design tolerances at an acceptable cost, occasionally holding tolerances of +/-.0005 inches.
Performs routine machine maintenance functions such as cleaning, painting or ensuring adequate supply of lubricants.
May have an operational knowledge of CNC machines on which work assignments may be done.
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.