Hall C Mechanical Technician/Welder

Job ID: 13262 Location: Newport News, VA Category: Misc.
/Trades Division: Physics Position Type: Regular Education: High School Diploma Experience Required: 9+ years Relocation Provided: No Position Description Come join our team at Jefferson Lab, where great minds matter .
Posted Date: 01/16/2024 Salary Range: $63,700 - $100,600 (TECH III) Work Location Type: * Dedicated Working 100% on-site* What your job will be like: The Hall C team is seeking a motivated technical staff member to join our team to play a vital role in the installation, running and maintenance of the vast array of equipment required to run experiments in Hall C.
Working from minimal verbal, written, and graphic instructions, the incumbent primary duty is to provide technical/mechanical support on all aspects in the installation of systems and equipment related to the Jefferson Lab Physics division experimental program and mission.
Primarily working under minimum supervision on the Hall C infrastructure plus the setup and decommissioning of Hall C experiments.
This position requires periods of on call support and can require some overtime or shift work.
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Work on all mechanical aspects in the installation and decommissioning of experimental setup in Hall C.
Assist with the operational readiness of Hall C during experiments.
This includes the day to day monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance including being on call in rotation.
Become familiar with the Hall C vacuum, cryogenic and controls systems and their operation.
Must become knowledgeable in shut down and restart procedures of vacuum, LCW and Hall C infrastructure equipment.
Work with machine tools (milling machine, Lathe, drill press, etc.
) manufacturing parts from various materials of drawings, sketches or verbal instructions.
Complete fabrication and TIG, Stick or MIG welding of moderately complex small to large equipment as requested by users and designers.
Procure and fitting/assembling parts for beam line arrangements, vacuum component and LCW systems.
Operate Hall C material handling equipment, cranes, forklifts, trucks and trailers and work platforms.
Will occasionally be assigned to lead individual projects, and communicating with others groups such as users and designers independently to project completion Qualifications we require: Education and Experience: HS degree 9 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Experience/workinging knowledge of electro mechanical equipment, LCW system, infrastructure (fans A/C’s, PSS etc.
), grout and concrete work (anchoring, cutting, grinding), pressure washing and coating.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Ability to multiple task, follow written and verbal instructions and work independently and or in a team environment Ability to communicate verbally and in writing Must be proficient with hand and power tools Must be skilled on general machine shop equipment, such as milling machines, lathe, saws and brake press Proficient in crane, forklift, work platform and Machine tool operation Ability to perform some TIG, Stick and/or MIG welding Must have some experience with Microsoft office Knowledge,Skills, Abilities Desired: Knowledge of cryogenics and Vacuum technology is desirable About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time.
The Jefferson Lab campus is located in southeastern Virginia amidst a vibrant and growing technology community.
A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job.
You will be part of “big science” and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe.
Managed by Jefferson Science Associates, LLC; Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact.
You could call it work, or you could call it a mission.
We call it a challenge.
We do things that will change the world.
Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab At Jefferson Lab, we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive.
Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: Medical, Dental, and Vision Care Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time-off and Leave Programs (vacation, holidays, sick leave) 401(k) Plan – 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested Flexible Work Arrangements (Hybrid & Alternate Work Schedules available) Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast EEO COMPLIANCE: Jefferson Science Associates, LLC (JSA) manages and operates the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab).
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