Fermilab
Particle Physics and Accelerator Research
BIMechanicalAssemblyTechnician
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“BI Mechanical Assembly Technician at Fermilab. Skills: Mechanical assembly, Alignment, Testing, Troubleshooting, Documentation. Fabricate, assemble, set up, operate, test, repair, and modify mechanical equipment, assemblies, and beam profile monitor (BProM) components. Perform mechanical assembly and setup of BProM components”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure consistent, high-quality builds; Ensure high quality in all job aspects
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot and perform repairs when required; Support troubleshooting and mechanical issue resolution
Ability to work from our Batavia office, Respond to operational and emergency needs, including off-hour call-in support when necessary, HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential required, Federal background check investigation required, Drug screening required, REAL-ID or equivalent required for campus access
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Fundamental mechanical and/or electrical technical skills applicable to assembly, alignment, and testing support tasks, Ability to interpret basic drawings, diagrams, and written procedures, Attention to detail and ability to follow established processes, Willingness to learn specialized assembly, alignment, and testing techniques, May be required to legally operate a government vehicle, Commitment to performing all duties in accordance with ES&H requirements
What You'll Do.
and modify mechanical equipment
and beam profile monitor (BProM) components
Perform mechanical assembly and setup of BProM components
Conduct fine mechanical alignment of pickups and assemblies
Support functional testing of BProM pickups
Assist with subsystem testing
calibration preparation
and system readiness activities
Perform routine and preventive maintenance on tools
and specialized mechanical assembly equipment
Provide technical support and maintenance for mechanical instruments and troubleshoot and perform repairs
Document assembly steps
configuration details
Prepare technical data
and safety documentation
alignment confirmation
and installation preparations
Maintain inventories of mechanical parts
Follow all ES&H procedures
Respond to operational and emergency needs
Contribute to continuous improvement of mechanical and BProM assembly methods
Assist in the implementation
and occasional design of mechanical systems
Provide guidance to less experienced technicians
Serve as shift supervisor when assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with engineering and technical teams; Coordination with engineering, alignment, vacuum, and controls teams
Communication Scope
Document assembly steps, measurements, configuration details, test results, and alignment data in logbooks or electronic write and update procedures as needed; Prepare technical data, reports, and safety documentation using standard software tools
Full Job Description
The expected hiring range for this position is: $25.72-$31.37. ### 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. ### **About the role:** **Fermilab’s Accelerator Division (AD)** **Beams Instrumentation (BI) Department** is seeking a **Beams Instrumentation Mechanical Assembly Technician**. The BI Mechanical Assembly Technician will support the preparation, alignment, and functional testing of PIP-II Beam Profile Monitor (BProM) system as part of a multi-year effort to build and qualify approximately 30 units. This person will perform hands-on fabrications, assembly, subcomponent alignment, testing support, and documentation while working closely with engineering and technical teams to ensure consistent, high-quality builds. **What your day-to-day as a Beams Instrumentation Mechanical Assembly Technician at Fermilab will look like:** * Fabricate, assemble, set up, operate, test, repair, and modify mechanical equipment, assemblies, and beam profile monitor (BProM) components using engineering drawings diagrams, diagrams, and schematics. * Perform mechanical assembly and setup of BProM components – including AES/TWS elements-following established procedures and build standards. * Conduct fine mechanical align of pickups and assembles using approved tools and precision alignment techniques. * Support functional testing of BProM pickups including test preparations, fixture setup, mechanical checks, and assistance with data collection. * Assist with subsystem testing, calibration preparation, and system readiness activities for BProM instruments. * Perform routine and preventive maintenance on tools, fixtures, and specialized mechanical assembly equipment, support troubleshooting and mechanica
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