General Assemble Technician

General Assembly Technician

COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a General Assembly Technician position supporting Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) on advanced scientific and detector assembly projects.

Pay Rate: $30/hr – $35/hr

Location: Onsite – Fermilab (Batavia, IL)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Clearance: Ability to meet Fermilab access requirements

Contract Duration: 6 months with the possibility of hire or extension at client discretion

The General Assembly Technician will support Fermilab research and development programs by assisting with the assembly, integration, and testing of scientific detector components and mechanical systems. This role directly contributes to nationally significant experimental physics projects by ensuring high-quality assembly and reliable test results.

The technician works under the direction of Fermilab technical and engineering staff and follows established procedures, safety requirements, and quality standards.

• Assist with the mechanical assembly of systems and large components
• Perform gluing, bonding, and assembly operations according to written procedures
• Support carbon‑fiber layup and composite assembly activities
• Assist with detector production and subsystem integration
• Perform basic testing, measurements, and inspections of assembled components
• Use basic measuring tools and quality control (QC) equipment
• Document assembly activities, test results, and measurements
• Report progress and results to designated Fermilab technical staff
• Follow Fermilab safety policies, quality requirements, and work instructions
• Support schedule‑driven project milestones in a laboratory environment

• Assembled mechanical and detector components
• Test and measurement results
• Activity and progress reports as directed by Fermilab staff

Deliverable quantities and priorities will be task‑directed by Fermilab.

All Work Must Comply With:

• Fermilab Quality Assurance Manual (QAM)
• Project‑specific assembly and test procedures

All work products will be reviewed and approved by designated Fermilab personnel.

Candidates must meet all of the following minimum requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in system or component assembly
• Hands‑on experience with mechanical assembly and bonding/gluing processes
• Experience working with basic measuring tools and QC equipment
• Ability to follow detailed technical instructions and procedures
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a team‑based laboratory environment

Applications that do not meet these minimum requirements will not be considered.

• Experience with carbon‑fiber or composite layup
• Experience supporting scientific, laboratory, or DOE‑related projects
• Familiarity with detector assembly or test environments

COMPA Industries has supported Department of Energy missions for over 30 years, delivering technical and professional services across national laboratories and critical research programs. We offer competitive compensation, hands‑on technical work, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge scientific initiatives.

• No C2C (Corp‑to‑Corp) arrangements permitted
• No third‑party recruiting agencies
• Candidates must be eligible for direct employment with COMPA Industries

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