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Fermilab

Batavia, United States of America

Mechanical Technician.

$23–28/YR
The expected hiring range for this position is: $23.39-$28.52. 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. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance, nor sponsorship assistance. About the role: The Mechanical Support Department of Fermilab is seeking a Mechanical Technician I position. Under the direct supervision, provides routine technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group. What your day-to-day as a Mechanical Technician I at Fermilab will look like: As instructed, conducts routine fabrication, set-up, operation, testing, repairs, and/or modifications for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics. Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares equipment for operation. Assists in testing and calibration of equipment. Writes procedures for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook. As directed, provides preventive and routine maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed. Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of chemical and radioactive waste. Responds to operational and emergency requirements. 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 implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment. Drives quality in all job aspects. 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. Essential Competencies and Attributes for Success: HS Diploma Relevant experience preferred. Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Possesses and applies fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to assigned area. May be required to legally operate a government vehicle. Work Arrangement: Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final. Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office. 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 Retirement 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 Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. HSPD-12 In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment. Foreign Government Sponsored Activities Fermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel. REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview. 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. Fermilab is the United States' premier particle physics laboratory. We work on the world's largest and most advanced particle accelerators and dig down to the tiniest building blocks of matter. We probe the farthest reaches of the universe, seeking out the nature of dark matter and dark energy. Fermilab's over 2,000 employees include scientists and engineers from all around the world and collaborators from more than 50 countries on physics experiments based in the United States and elsewhere. Our work experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, our people. To learn more about Fermilab's employee programs, visit our main Careers site. Please contact employ@fnal.gov to request accommodations for completing the application process.
Pay
$23–28/yr
Where
Batavia, United States of America
Work
Not stated
Type
Not stated
Posted
22 Sep, 2026
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