Mechanical Technician I

Mechanical Technician I

Requirements

• High School diploma (or technical certificate or equivalent). Relevant experience preferred.
• Possesses and applies fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to assigned area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess significant attention to detail for production activities and documentation.
• Must demonstrate excellent hand-eye coordination to work on delicate miniature detectors.
• Ability to use small hand tools such as tweezers, probes, and X-acto knives.
• Ability to use stereo microscopes to inspect devices.
• Ability to work with epoxies, solvents, and other chemicals.
• Ability for prolonged mental concentration and standing.
• Ability and willingness to qualify for work in supervised radiological areas.
• Willingness to work in cleanroom areas.
• Ability to travel between different work locations within the Fermilab site.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors.
• Required to legally operate a government vehicle.
• Ability to occasionally lift 20-pound components and perform field work in outdoor weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work with scientists, engineers, and technical staff to build precision microelectronics-based detectors for physics research.
• Follow instructions to carefully perform precision work on delicate detector assemblies.
• Coordinate assembly activity by monitoring the flow of devices under construction and the status of parts and supplies inventories to help ensure project efficiency.
• Provide input to assembly process development plan to setup flow in an efficient manner.
• As instructed, conducts routine fabrications, 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-hours 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.
• With required Fermilab medical clearance and Laboratory training, and with line management authorization, performs occasional snow removal work using provided equipment. Occasional snow removal work includes clearing local pathways around buildings and equipment using approved snow removal equipment, including snow blows and snow shovels.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) is a plus.
• Familiarity with machine shop practices related to manufacturing and fabrication techniques is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).