Mechanical Technician Upton, NY

Mechanical Technician

Job ID 3778 Date posted 05/17/2023

Brookhaven National Laboratory (www. bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University.

Organizational Overview The National Synchrotron Light Source is a state-of-the-art, medium-energy (3-billion-electron-volt, or GeV) electron storage ring that produces x-rays up to 10,000 times brighter than the NSLS. The mission of the National Synchrotron Light Source is to provide extremely bright x-rays for basic and applied research in biology and medicine, materials and chemical sciences, geosciences and environmental sciences, and nanoscience. To support this program, the NSLSII must design, fabricate, assemble, test, install, and operate unique research equipment to generate, transport, transfer, accelerate and focus electron and X-ray beams. This includes a combination of custom designed and built parts and vendor produced components developed by a collaboration of the NSLSII scientific, engineering, and technical staff. The NSLSII supports an international user community of over 2,200 researchers from 400 universities. The NSLSII performs all these functions in an environmentally responsible and safe manner, under a rigorous conduct of operations approach

Position Description

The Mechanical Operations group is responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, and repairs of NSLS-II beam line front ends and magnets as well as machining components for the Accelerator and Photon Divisions. Currently there is an opening for a Mechanical Technician within this group.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Under general technical direction, performs a wide variety of skilled technical assignments in support of the scientific and engineering staff. Including assembling, testing, and installing components and systems, troubleshooting, and repairing systems and manufacturing prototype parts.

Must be self-motivated and able to work in a team environment and independently.

Must have a desire to learn new technologies.

Work with scientists, engineers, and technical teams to install, maintain and upgrade mechanical systems.

Must be able to successfully complete periodic training and pass testing on BNL environmental, health and safety rules.

Responsible for following rules and keeping refresher training up to date.

Position Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus:

- a technical institute or Adult BOCES certification, AA degree in a technical field, CCI program completion at BNL or; - a technical high school certification program (eg. BOCES) and 1 year relevant work experience or; - 2 years relevant work experience.

Ability to work from mechanical drawing, schematics, and verbal instructions.

Experience working with hand and power tools for both assembly and disassembly of equipment.

Experience with all aspects of manual mechanical Machine shop techniques including operating lathes, milling machines and drill presses.

Knowledge of pipe fitting, tube bending, soldering/brazing, installation of compression/Swagelok fittings.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Must be committed to working safely under strict guidelines.

Flexibility to work in mulitiple work environments on-site.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with magnets, ultra -high vacuum assembly techniques.

Knowledge of metrology and use of precision inspection tools.

Experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic actuators.

Capable of using Microsoft Office products like Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Environmental, Health & Safety Requirements:

Will receive periodic training in environmental, health and safety rules.

Responsible for following rules and keeping refresher training up to date.

Able to lift more than 50 LBS on a regular basis.

Ability to work on ladders and scaffolds.

Ability to qualify as a material handler to operate hoists and perform basic rigging tasks.

Must have dexterity to work in ergonometric challenging spaces.

Mental sharpness

Physical coordination and balance

Hear and understand speech.

Ability to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection.

Other Information:

The selected candidate will be placed at the appropriate level dependent upon depth and breadth of relevant knowledge and skills, as well as years of relevant experience.

Driver's license required

Overtime may be required during shutdowns and maintenance periods.

BNL will not sponsor a visa for this position

At Brookhaven National Laboratory 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, paid parental leave)

Lab-funded Retirement Plan

401(k) Plan

Flexible Work Arrangements

Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs

Employee Fitness/Wellness & Recreation: Gym/Basketball Courts, Weight Room, Fitness Classes, Indoor Pool, Tennis Courts, Sports Clubs/Activities (Basketball, Ping Pong, Softball, Tennis)

Brookhaven National Laboratory and the Energy and Photon Sciences Directorate are committed to your success. We offer a supportive work environment and the resources necessary for you to succeed.

Brookhaven Science Associates requires proof of a COVID-19 vaccination for all employees. Proof of full vaccination as recognized by the CDC and/or WHO is required at the start of your employment.

Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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