Mechanical Technician III

About the Role

The Fermilab Applied Superconducting and Technology Division (APS-TD) currently seeks a Mechanical Technician III to support the Magnet Systems Department. Within the Magnet Technology Department, you will work in the Accelerator Support Group under general supervision. In this position, you will provide technical support for the fabrication, repair, and modification of a variety of accelerator magnets used within the Department of Energy (DOE) complex.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating, assembling, repairing, and modifying a variety of magnets, other Laboratory projects or equipment based on engineering drawings, diagrams, schematics, and written and oral instructions.
• Generating, or assisting in generating, Hazard Analyses for work requiring such.
• Taking in-process measurements.
• Recording work and measurements in electronic forms.
• Conducting periodic safety inspections of area of assignment.
• Assisting with the identification, packaging, control and disposal of chemical and radioactive waste.
• Procuring and maintaining inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment for area of assignment.
• Assisting in the implementation of equipment and systems for the magnet fabrication facility.
• Assisting in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks.
• Driving quality in all job aspects.
• Assisting and may advise the work of lower-level technicians.
• Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success:

• An HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 5+ years of extensive related experience or 3+ years’ experience at a DOE laboratory or in a technical skill of strategic importance to the Lab’s mission (e.g., cryo, radio frequency, radiation protection, clean room, etc.).
• Experience working in a DOE laboratory environment is preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of efficient safety practices, hand/power tools, mechanical equipment: Mechanical assembly/disassembly, light fabrication, production and repair of magnets, in accordance with detailed specifications and written procedures.
• Knowledge of Windows PC environment and facility with Microsoft Word & Excel applications.
• Skills in assembly, fabrication, written & verbal communication, following procedure: reading engineering drawings, taking measurements during magnet production, and detailing information in electronic written procedures using Windows PCs or iPad.
• Ability to safely work independently or in a collaborative team setting under limited supervision, assemble/disassemble components per drawings and sketches, consistently produce accurate work.
• Ability to utilize hand tools & use good judgement in planning work sequence and in selecting tools & instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings & manufactures manuals (or similar documents).
• Ability to abide by lab policies, protocols, and procedures.
• Ability to safely and effectively brazing.

Physical Activity and Work Conditions:

• Human Factors: Heavy Lifting, Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule
• Physical Factors: Cryogens, High Noise Level, Oxygen Deficiency Hazard, Radiation
• Work Arrangement: Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits/Perks:

• 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:

• Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening
• Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)
• Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential
• Foreign Government Sponsored Activities
• REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
• EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT