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Senior Mechanical Technician

Fermilab's Accelerator Division (AD) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to be involved in the support of active accelerators and in the development of future high-intensity physics machines such as PIP-II. As a member of the Mechanical Support Department, the successful candidate will work with engineers, designers, technicians, and scientists to build parts and assemblies that support beamline components for the Proton Source group including Booster and Linac.

Under general supervision, based on relevant experience, and / or academic study, the successful candidate will provide moderately complex technical support for an area of assignment, typically an accelerator machine. The successful candidate will fabricate, set-up, operate, test, repair, and modify a variety of moderately complex mechanical equipment, vacuum systems, and devices. The successful candidate will also perform ESH&Q duties, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.

What your day-to-day as a Sr. Mechanical Technician at Fermilab will look like :

• Fabricates, sets-up, calibrates, operates, tests, repairs, and / or modifies a wide variety of complex electrical / electronic and / or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects / equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
• Acts as a visible subject matter expert or point person for technical issues in the assigned area. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares set-up for testing phases of equipment. Prepares and tests equipment for operation using appropriate diagnostic software.
• Writes best practice procedures and documentation for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and / or personal logbook.
• Produces reports as assigned. Electronically prepares and compiles technical data and safety records for equipment using databases, spreadsheets, and other appropriate computing software and programs.
• Provides complex technical support and maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and repairs as needed.
• Performs ES&H duties, including environmental surveys, waste disposal, and radiological surveys.
• Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists in performing radioactive and chemical waste pick-ups, waste segregation, and related documentation. Prepares waste for disposal and packages waste for shipment.
• Responds to and leads operational and emergency requirements. May be required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
• Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
• Assists in the design and development of equipment and systems including providing engineering support activities to assigned projects or tasks.
• Directs, mentors, and / or guides the work of other technicians or contractors. As assigned, serves as the lead technician or shift supervisor for specific group projects or tasks.
• 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 :

Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

Physical Activity and Work Conditions Human Factors : Heavy Lifting, Mental Concentration, Sitting, Standing, Tight Work Schedule, Repetitive Motion, Visually Demanding

Physical Factors :

Work Arrangement :

Onsite : This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Benefits / Perks :

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.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening :

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

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.