Mechanical Technician

Fermilab

Batavia, Illinois, United States
Base: $31.13-$37.96; bonus/equity: not specified; ...
Onsite
7+ years extensive related experience
Overhead crane qualifications and rigging experience
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
The role involves fabricating, assembling, and installing mechanical parts and vacuum systems to support beamline components for External Beamlines machines

Job Summary

  • The role involves fabricating, assembling, and installing mechanical parts and vacuum systems to support beamline components for External Beamlines machines.
  • Candidates must be able to plan the lifting and rigging of components weighing up to 40,000 lbs and work in environments with high magnetic fields.
  • Fermilab offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, retirement benefits, and onsite day care.

Matching Summary

The role involves fabricating, assembling, and installing mechanical parts and vacuum systems to support beamline components for External Beamlines machines.

Salary

Base: $31.13-$37.96; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Onsite day care

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years extensive related experience
  • Overhead crane qualifications and rigging experience
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work at heights up to 10 feet
  • Fabricate and assemble mechanical parts
  • Follow ultra-high vacuum practices

Nice-to-have

  • Experience overseeing welding and fabrication
  • Forklift qualifications
  • OSHA Construction Safety 30-Hour Training
  • Electrical-electronic experience
  • Collaborator by nature
  • Team leadership responsibilities

Key Requirements

  • HS degree plus 7+ years experience
  • Federal background check (HSPD-12)
  • Legal ability to operate cars and light trucks
  • Oxygen Deficiency Hazard clearance
  • Radiation worker requirements

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship or equivalent federal access authorization

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