The expected hiring range for this position is:
$23.39-$28.52.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.
Under direct supervision, performs a variety of routine to
moderately complex test technician duties. Calibrates, troubleshoots, and operates state-of-the-art instrumentation and equipment to measure a wide range of properties in materials or the environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Calibrates, troubleshoots, and operates state-of-the-art survey equipment in day-to-day survey operations, including spatial analyzers to operate laser trackers.
Performs data analysis of acquired field data and composes survey reports and documentation for scientific and engineering staff.
Conducts routine inspection and testing to ensure conformance to established calibration standards.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.
Minimum Required Education and Experience: HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent) plus 3+ years of survey/metrology experience or 1+ years of metrology experience at a DOE laboratory.
Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment of scientists and survey professionals.
• Excellent oral communication skills, including demonstrated ability to write clear and concise technical documentation.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.
Job descriptions are a general statement of duties and responsibilities. The Laboratory may change the job duties and responsibilities at any time. The compensation department compares job descriptions to similar positions inside and outside the Laboratory to determine pay ranges.
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.
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.
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What To Expect Next:
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