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Braze & Sputter and TechShop Technician

Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab)
sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Newport News
12000 Jefferson Ave (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
*At Jefferson Lab,you'llchampioncutting-edgescience and operational excellence while shaping the future of discovery. Join us and make your mark - where excellence meets purpose, andgreat mindstrulymatter.* Salary Range: $68,500 - $108,00 (Tech III) What your job will be like: This position will provide manufacturing leadership skills in two SRFOPS areas - Brazing and Sputtering and TechShop/metal forming. The position will provide operational management skills in concert with scheduling from management, engineering and other customer groups. In both areas, the work shall include all phases of the operations from initial evaluations and recommendations to specifying part and process conditions, performing process operations and assisting with sourcing components from internal and external supply chain sources. In the case of TechShop, operation and maintenance of forming dies is required. You will act as the Department Lead for brazing and sputtering and metal forming to the SRFOPS activities. You will train less experienced technicians and prepare them for support roles in brazing and sputtering and metal forming tasks. The position will also participate in the generation of assembly schedules and plans and strive to meet project completion deadlines. Additionally, the incumbent will be responsible for accurate documentation and compliance with all requirements of JLAB ESH safety and environmental regulations. In this job you will: Assist in evaluating equipment for maintenance and capital upgrade activities. Review technical data package for feasibility, process development, material requirements, risk and scheduling. Coordinate delivery of fabricated components for job processing in brazing and sputtering operations. Perform braze and sputtering operations with understanding of process limitations based on material compatibility and other considerations. Provide upkeep for furnace equipment, vacuum systems, analytical and measuring equipment in operations area. Complete process documentation for quality, technical management and any ES&H safety requirements. Provide technical review for defect evaluation and failure mode analysis. Maintain supplies in braze compounds, filler metals, fixturing and special requirements. Experience Required: 9 or more years experience in direct performance of operations Education Required: High School Diploma Experience and Education Exchange Education above the minimum may be substituted for experience Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Expertise in brazing operations, alloys and vacuum furnaces Expertise in reading and working with engineering drawings and models. Expertise in press forming and metal fabrication operations using draw dies and related tooling. Ability to independently develop solutions pertaining to the fabrication issues and operations support. About Jefferson Lab Join a community with a common purpose of solving the most challenging scientific and engineering problems of our time. The Jefferson Lab campusis located insoutheasternVirginiaamidst a vibrant and growing technology community. A career at Jefferson Lab is more than a job. You will be part of "big science" and work alongside top scientists and engineers from around the world unlocking the secrets of our visible universe. Managed by Jefferson Science Associates,LLC,Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility is entering an exciting period of mission growth and is seeking new team members ready to apply their skills and passion to have an impact. You could call it work, or you could call it a mission. We call it a challenge. We do things that will change the world. Total Rewards at Jefferson Lab** At Jefferson Lab, 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 (Paid Parental, vacation, holidays, and sick leave) * 401(k) Plan - 9% Lab Contribution; 100% vested * Flexible Work Arrangements (Remote & Alternate Work Schedules available) * Tuition Assistance, Training and Professional Development Programs * Live near the waterways of the Chesapeake Bay region with access to nearby beaches, mountains, and all major metropolitan centers on the East Coast Jefferson ScienceAssociates,LLC (JSA) manages andoperatesthe Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility (Jefferson Lab). JSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSA is committed to providing reasonableaccommodationforpeoplewith disabilities (unless doing so will result in an undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@jlab.org or contact Human Resources by calling (757) 269-7100 and selecting option 1 between 8 am - 5 pm EST to provide the nature of your request. Employment with JSA is conditional upon DOE approval if at any time during your employment you areparticipatingin a Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Program or Affiliated activity.Generally, suchprograms/activities include any foreign-state-sponsored attempt toacquireU.S.-funded scientific research through programs run or funded by the government that target scientists, engineers, students, academics, researchers, and entrepreneurs of all nationalities working or educated in the United States.This includes positions or appointments, both domestic and foreign, titled academic, professional, or institutional appointmentswhether or notremuneration is received and whether full-time, part-time or voluntary.