Fermilab
Batavia, Illinois, USA

Electrical Assembly Technician I

Onsite$23 – $30/hrPosted Jan 23, 2026WebsiteLinkedIn

Skip the busywork

ApplyBolt rewrites your resume for this exact role and hits submit. You just pick the jobs.

Resume tailored to this roleApplied in secondsTrack every application
Download the app

About this role

About the Role:

The Fermilab Particle Physics Division (PPD) seeks an Electrical Assembly Technician I to support and rapidly growing project needs. Under direct supervision, provides routine technical support for an assigned area, typically an experimental or support group.

What your day-to-day as an Electrical Assembly Technician I at Fermilab will look like:

  • As instructed, conducts routine fabrication, set-up, operation, testing, repairs, and/or modifications for Laboratory projects/equipment in the assigned area, based on drawings, diagrams and schematics.
  • Assists in construction and assembly of experiment and support equipment. Prepares equipment for operation. Assists in testing and calibration of equipment.
  • Writes procedures for all finished work. Enters relevant work information into a database and/or personal logbook.
  • As directed, provides preventive and routine maintenance for a wide variety of instruments and equipment in the assigned area. Troubleshoots problems and conducts repairs as needed.
  • Conducts periodic safety inspections of assigned area, including generation of hazard analyses. Assists with the identification, packaging, control, and disposal of chemical and radioactive waste.
  • Responds to operational and emergency requirements. Required to work off-hour shifts or respond to emergency call-ins.
  • Procures and maintains inventories of small parts, supplies, materials, and equipment.
  • Assists in the implementation and design of equipment and systems for area of assignment. Drives quality in all job aspects.
  • 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.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

  • HS degree (or technical certificate or equivalent). Relevant experience preferred.
  • Possesses and applies fundamental knowledge of electrical, mechanical and/or ES&H technology concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to assigned area.
  • May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.