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Mechanical Technician II

Fermilab
Batavia, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026
The expected hiring range for this position is:

$25.17-$32.54.

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:

The successful candidate will work with a team of engineers, designers, and technicians to contribute to the fabrication, installation, commissioning, and operation of cryogenic equipment as well as other mechanical systems. The candidate will function as a cryogenic fabricator in MW-9, as well as work in various cryogenic test facilities and accelerators around the Fermilab site.

What your day-to-day as a Mechanical Technician II at Fermilab will look like:

  • You will fabricate, set-up, operate, test, repair, and/or modifies a wide variety of moderately complex electrical/electronic and/or mechanical equipment, systems, and devices for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
  • You will work on fabrication of cryogenic components and piping systems
  • You will work on field installation, repairs, and modification to new and existing cryogenic systems
  • You will assist with necessary paperwork and final testing of new components and piping systems
  • You will assist with and maintain equipment required to perform daily activities
  • You will help maintain a clean and safe work environment

Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • HS Diploma
  • 3 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of bandsaws, grinders, mills, lathes and machining practices
  • Knowledge of welding and welding processes
  • Basic computer skills
  • Advanced knowledge of hand and power tools
  • Ability and willingness to work overtime and available for emergency call-ins when required
  • Experience with fabrication and installation of piping and tubing pressure systems
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and flow schematics
  • Experience with helium leak detectors and leak testing
  • Experience with pressure testing piping systems and components
  • Work with vacuum systems and vacuum pumping equipment
  • Experience with cryogenics and cryogenic systems
  • Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
  • Must have a valid state issued driver’s license
  • Must be able to pass an ODH medical exam
  • Ability to work independently given detailed verbal or written instructions.

Physical Activity and Work Conditions:

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Work from ladders and power lifts
  • Working in and around loud environments
  • Occasionally work outdoors
  • Occasionally work in hot or cold environments

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.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

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.

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.

What To Expect Next:

We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.

Salary : $25 - $33

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