Batavia, IL
Mechanical Technician jobs in Batavia, IL
3 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 3 are at Fermilab. Every one publishes a pay range, and they run $23.39 to $37.96 an hour. Every posting is full time. The most recent went up on Sep 22, 2026.
Every listing links to the employer's own application. Nothing is posted here on their behalf, and nothing is reposted from anywhere else.
Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $23.39–$28.52 an hour
- $31.13–$37.96 an hour
- $25.72–$31.37 an hour
What they ask mechanical technician candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Tell me about the mechanical assemblies you have built from drawings. What machines and tools did you use?
What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on fabrication and assembly skill to support beamline components.
What experience do you have with vacuum systems? How do you leak-check a vacuum assembly?
What they are checking: Whether they understand vacuum work, which the posting names directly for External Beamlines.
How do you read a mechanical drawing for tolerances and fits, and what do you do if something does not make sense?
What they are checking: Whether they read drawings accurately and ask questions instead of guessing.
You are asked to install a component in a beamline enclosure. What safety steps do you follow before you start?
What they are checking: Whether they take ESH&Q duties seriously in an accelerator environment with radiation and other hazards.
How do you work with engineers and scientists when their design is hard to build as drawn?
What they are checking: Whether they collaborate well and offer practical suggestions, which the posting emphasizes.
Tell me about a time you repaired or modified equipment that was not working right. How did you figure out the problem?
What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot mechanically and solve problems on their own.
How do you keep parts clean and handled properly for vacuum or precision use?
What they are checking: Whether they understand cleanliness and handling standards that protect sensitive equipment.
What rigging and lifting experience do you have for heavy components?
What they are checking: Whether they can safely move and install heavy beamline parts.
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