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Instrument Mechanic - A

Naval Nuclear Laboratory
parental leave, tuition assistance, 401(k)
Mar 03, 2025
About Us

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career Apply today!

Job Description

As a National asset, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory provides employees with excellent pay and benefits as well as exceptional work/life balance and employment stability.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a highly motivated Instrument Mechanic (IM) to join our team at our Kesselring site in West Milton, NY!

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:




  • Install, remove, service, troubleshoot and calibrate all types of instruments, electronic devices, pressure gauges, etc.
  • Construct, install, remove, dispose, repair, and modify equipment as necessary to support continued laboratory operations
  • Direct lower rated employees; work from drawing/sketches, technical work packages/instructions, etc.
  • Maintain necessary qualifications to perform required work
  • Maintain all required paperwork and computer databases for documentation on the local area network

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

  • High school diploma or equivalent AND a minimum of 5 years of experience performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and/or calibrating instrumentation
  • Basic understanding and knowledge of water chemistry
  • Basic mechanical and electrical skills

Preferred Skills

  • Associate's degree or higher or advanced education in fields related to metrology, electrical and electronic, pneumatic systems and/or hydraulic controls.
  • Currently possess qualifications in RadCon (Contamination Worker), LOTO Hazardous Energy Control, and Electrical Safety
  • Familiar with Navy METCAL program or similar calibration standards (ANSI Z-540 or ISO 17025)
  • Currently possess a DOE security clearance

Compensation and Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
  • Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
  • Personal & Medical Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
  • Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Wellness Program
  • Visit us online to view all NNL benefits!

Pay Range

$35.85 hourly

Jobs categorized as subject to a collective bargaining agreement will adhere to the pay rates, wage increases, progression schedules, and other parameters identified and negotiated in said agreements. Wages and other compensation details are subject to change based negotiated changes to the collective bargaining agreements.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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