Electro-Mechanical Technician
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring an Electro-Mechanical Technician to work on our REC Fabrication Services team. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Research and Education Campus (REC) facilities with every other Friday off.
You will support research, development, and demonstration of projects from conceptual design through fabrication, assembly, adjustment, and testing prototypes. You will engage as a team member for research equipment development including one-of-a-kind electronic, electro/mechanical, mechanical devices, instrument and control systems, and processes. You will report to the manager of the REC Fabrication Services team.
Responsibilities:
- Work to drawings, schematics, and work specifications to produce successful outcomes using modern techniques and tools of the trade.
- Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate the performance of prototypical devices, analyze test data, and recommend changes or modifications to improve performance. Install, troubleshoot, and maintain new equipment.
- Perform fabrication, machining, welding, brazing, assembly, troubleshooting, and testing of simple to very complex systems.
Compile and complete documentation of development and/or test process. - Interface directly with engineering, designers, and scientific researchers to help resolve technical issues while providing imaginative and practical solutions to technical problems while maintaining effective customer relationships.
- Work to applicable work control documents to ensure that work is conducted safely under proper procedures and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) guidelines.
- Participate in work planning walk downs and man-hour estimating.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma, or equivalent, and 6 years of relevant experience, or a 2-year vocational or technical certification and 4 years of relevant experience, or relevant Associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience. Relevant experience to include work in electrical and I/C systems and fabrication.
Preferred Requirements:
- Light metal welding experience (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, soldering).
Job Information:
- The pay range for this position is $35.30/hr - $58.23/hr. At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
Physical Requirements:
- While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb ladders, work at heights, and in confined spaces. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with people is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
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Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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