Mechanical Technician

Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory•Batavia, IL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Technician who under limited supervision and based on extensive experience, academic study, and/or expertise, will provide complex technical support for an area of assignment, typically an experimental or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, fabricates, sets-up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and modifies a wide variety of complex electrical-electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices, or performs ES&H duties including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys. As assigned, will perform some or all of the following duties:

Requirements

HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent)
3+ years of extensive experience with mechanical systems. May be substituted with comparable military training.
Must be proficient with safe use and show best practices in use of hand-held power tools and hand tools, such as tubing cutters and benders.
Must show proficiency in light fabrication of parts using mechanical drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
Must be proficient working in a Windows PC environment, in particular, and with MS Word and Excel applications.
Ability to work independently following general or detailed verbal or written instructions is required.
Responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, safety and health regulations, Laboratory policies, procedures, and practices pertinent to this position.
Must have good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Must show demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to work overtime and perform shift work, if requested.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds is required.
Ability to work at heights up to 10-feet is required.
Ability to work on stairs, ladders, man lifts and to stand for up to 4-hours per day is required.
Ability to work within the vicinity of vibrating equipment is required.
Ability to work in confined spaces is required.
Ability to work in areas of high magnetic fields.
Ability to legally operate cars and light trucks is required.
Ability to meet Oxygen Deficiency Hazard (ODH), tunnel entry, underground, and radiation worker requirements is required.
Ability to work with epoxies, solvents, glues, and other chemicals is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with brazing and soldering of copper tubing and components is highly preferred.
Experience with high and ultra-high vacuum systems
Experience with machining tools
Forklift qualifications
Familiarity or experience with handling/or tooling electrical-electronic systems/equipment
Occasionally work outdoors.
Occasionally work in hot environments.

Responsibilities

Fabricating, assembling, installing, and removing a variety of mechanical and/or electrical parts, sub-assemblies, controls, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the area of assignment, based on drawings, diagrams, schematics, and as instructed.
Assisting in construction, calibration, and assembly of experimental and support equipment for the area of assignment.
Preparing and testing equipment for operation.
Procuring and maintaining inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
Assisting in the implementation and design of equipment and systems.
Recording work and measurements in electronic forms.
Generating, or assisting in generating Hazard Analyses for as required work tasks.
Conducting periodic safety inspections of area of assignment.
Assisting with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of radioactive waste. (Training will be provided)
Assisting in the implementation of design of equipment and systems.
Driving quality in all job aspects.
Contributing within a diverse workforce and uphold Fermilab’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.