Mechanical Technician II at Fermi Research Alliance, LLC in Batavia, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Description

Open Date: May 13, 2021

Close Date: June 13, 2021

We Are:

Fermilab is America's best-in-class laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and at locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, and the South Pole!

APS-TD is seeking a Mechanical Superconducting Radio Frequency (SRF) Technician II to support SRF cavity processing, processing facility maintenance, ultra-high vacuum system operation and maintenance, cleanroom infrastructure operation, and SRF component assembly.

Under general supervision and based on journeyman-level expertise, general experience, and/or academic study, the selected candidate will provide moderately sophisticated technical support for an area of assignment, typically an experimental or support group. Depending on the area of assignment, may fabricate, set-up, calibrate, operate, test, repair, and modify a variety of moderately sophisticated electrical-electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices.

You Will

• Handle particle-free flange assembly (PFFA) work in MP9 Cleanroom, Cavity Processing Lab (CPL) and Superconducting Surface Preparation Facility (SCSPF).


• Operate ultra-high vacuum (UHV) high-temperature ovens and thin-film coating chambers.


• Assemble SRF devices in ISO Class 4 cleanroom environment


• Handle chemicals (acids/bases)


• Operate and maintain UHV systems.


• Work with scientific, engineering, and technical team on SRF research, development, and production activities.


• Contribute optimally within a diverse workforce and upholds Fermilab's dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

We Are Looking For

• High school graduate or Associate degree in relevant subject area


• 2+ years UHV and ISO4 clean room experience is required


• Maintain a safe and clean work environment


• Ability to work in a team environment


• Experience in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Physical Activity and Work Conditions

Human Factors: Heavy lifting, mental concentration, repetitive motion, sitting, standing, tight work schedule

Chemical Factors: Acid/bases, chemicals, fumes, hydrofluoric acid, solvents

Biological Factors: Cryogens, oxygen deficiency hazards

PPE: Eye/Face/Hand/Foot Protection

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes a diverse and inclusive environment based on mutual respect is essential to our mission. Fermilab is committed to recruiting and developing the most hardworking people and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, country of birth, geography/postal code, disability, marital status, parental or gestational status, or other non-merit factor.

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