Instrument Machinist

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.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• A high school diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent) along with 5 years of job shop experience or trade school.
• Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Knowledge of manual machining techniques along with general job shop functions.

Pay

The expected hiring range for this position is: $32.36-$40.28. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits/Perks

• Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid time off
  • Life insurance
  • Short and Long-term disability insurance
  • Retail benefits
  • Onsite day care

Why Fermilab

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Pre-Employment Screening

• Fermilab is a drug-free workplace and pre-employment screening includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture.
• New employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential.
• Employees are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities.
• All members of the public are required to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.