Mechanical Maintenance Millwright

Program Description

The Facilities Maintenance and Engineering (FME) Directorate is responsible for maintaining laboratory and administrative spaces, infrastructure, and campus landscape, as well as supporting planning, design, and construction at the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research.

Key Roles/Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and test machines to ensure they are working correctly.
• Examine equipment in operation to determine if adjustments or repairs are needed.
• Install a variety of laboratory machinery and equipment as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance to identify and correct potential issues including removing worn out pieces and lubricating mechanical parts.
• Maintain vacuum pumps, air compressors, air handlers and a variety of industrial equipment using basic mechanical principles.
• Disassemble and repair a variety of industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints and work orders to complete assigned tasks.
• Follow standard practices and craft techniques in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial equipment.
• Work independently using standard trade techniques.
• Respond to after-hours emergency repair requirements (subject to 24-hour call-in for emergency repairs).
• Adhere to all safety regulations and procedures.

Basic Qualifications

• Possession of high school diploma or equivalent.
• Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• A minimum of five (5) years of mechanical-related experience is required.
• Working knowledge of mechanical technical skills to allow them to effectively read documents such as specifications, machine manuals, and blueprints.
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to solve machine issues.
• Must have the ability to routinely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.; climb stairs and ladders; work involves bending, stooping, and working in confined areas; potential exposure to particulates, vapors, or noisy environment.
• Must have and maintain a valid State Driver's License issued by the state in which the candidate resides.
• Must have no more than 3 demerit points in the previous twelve (12) months or five (5) demerit points in the preceding thirty-six (36) months as determined by the Leidos Biomed Use of Government Owned or Leased Vehicles Policy.
• Experience with construction safety practices.
• Must be available to respond to occasional after-hours emergency repair needs, including participation in an infrequent 24-hour on-call rotation.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

JOB HAZARDS

• This position is subject to atmospheric conditions that would require the usage of a respirator, requiring a medical clearance.
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to animals(s) and/or animal material(s).
• This position is subject to working with or has the potential for exposure to infectious material, requiring medical clearance and immunizations.