Manufacturing Technician (Research Tec 2/3)

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Occupation:

Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians

Location:

Los Alamos, NM

• 87544 Positions available: 1 Job #:

IRC140505

Source:

Los Alamos National Laboratory | Recruit Military | NLX

Posted:

02/18/2026

Web Site:

www.lanl.gov

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Research Tec 2/3 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. Join the best and brightest minds in the world at one of the most innovative and creative multidisciplinary research institutions engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. The work we do at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) matters to our country and the world. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will work in a team environment within LANL's nuclear facility to manufacture product, support material movement and support glove box operations. The majority of the daily work is "hands-on" glovebox work in support of plutonium processing. Processes at Los Alamos National Laboratory are performed in PF-4 using Detailed Operating Procedures (DOPs) and Integrated Work Documents (IWDs) to produce quality products. This position requires knowledge and experience using Conduct of Operations, nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, radiological safety, and environment compliance requirements. Work directly relates to national security objectives, requiring the individual to protect and maintain sensitive or classified information. The job will require a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance and enrollment in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). Research Tec 2 ($53,700

• $82,500) You will be trained to perform several tasks that could include manufacturing operations in the areas of plutonium processing, metal processing, casting, vacuum equipment operations, welding, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting and equipment maintenance.

You will use a variety of bench-top equipment and ensure all work, materials, processes, and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements. Working with radioactive and hazardous materials will also be an integral part of your job. You will be responsible for writing and maintaining records, following detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents, writing concise progress reports, and interacting with support organizations and performing transactions on the nuclear material tracking computer system. Further, the successful candidate will know general knowledge of mechanical systems and have experience working to technical specifications or procedures as well as clean-room experience and pressure vessel operation (and maintenance). Research Tec 3 ($64,700

• $101,400) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will collaborate with other facility representatives as required to support the safety/reliability of equipment/systems.

You will be required to safely handle radioactive materials/items inside the plutonium facility and perform the necessary nuclear material accountability transactions. Further, the ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of Conduct of Operations, Inventory Management, and Quality Assurance. Also, general knowledge of robotic functionality and operations and experience with mechanical tools such as an electro-hydraulic press is preferred. You will be responsible for writing and maintaining records, following detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents, writing progress reports, interacting with support organizations, and performing transactions on the nuclear material tracking computer system. Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

Mechanical Systems & Tools:

Experience in one or more of the following: mechanical systems, hand tools, power tools, instrumentation, measurement tools, welding technology, welding experience, x-ray machines, vacuum systems, industrial chemicals, and PPE. Demonstrated knowledge in one or more of the following: radiography, using linear accelerators, vacuum equipment systems operation, pressure system operation, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.

Collaboration:

Ability to work effectively, conscientiously and professionally in a high-performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.

Demonstrate Timeliness:

The ability to keep up on training, pass tests, and maintain certifications.

Computer Proficiency:

Demonstrated knowledge working with computer systems and applications such as, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Safety and Security:

Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. The successful candidate will maintain their required safety and security training, ensure compliance with safety and security requirements, and make safety and security an integral part of every task.

Integrity:

Your word should reflect your actions. Promote a mutually respectful work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Follow Instructions:

Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window. Los Alamos National Laboratory Social Links Connect with Los Alamos National Laboratory Other Local Jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Help for Other Local Jobs from. Opens a new window. Change to Grid view Pause Carousel Previous Slide Next Slide Slide 1 Slide 2 Slide 3 Advanced Practice Clinician 2 (Advanced Practice Clinician) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM Clinical Nurse Specialists Regular National Labor Exchange

• Today What You Will Do The Advanced Practice Clinician 2 will work as a key staff member of the Occupational Health organization to promote worker health and wellbeing at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

The Advanced Practice Clinician will be expected to provide exceptional service at the worker, organizational and institutional level. You will have opportunities to learn and practice medicine in exciting fields such as: radiation emergency medicine; chemical, biological and physical hazard exposure; ergonomics; travel health; reproductive health; population health management and others. Clinical duties required for this position include: fitness for duty evaluations; management of work related injuries and illnesses; after hour call support; medical surveillance and certification examinations; and triage non-occupational health issues.

Other duties include:

support of emergency response efforts; service as the subject matter expert for various medical surveillance and certification programs; service as a consultant on institutional projects or policy development as they relate to worker health; and support for the Medical Director.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience working on interdisciplinary teams working effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to continual learning and improvement, team-building, prioritizing, managing resources, and meeting organizational objectives and deadlines.
• Demonstrated recent clinical experience in the practice of direct patient care in general medicine.
• Demonstrated experience in the review, analysis and interpretation of diagnostic testing including, but not limited to laboratory work, electrocardiogram, pulmonary function testing, audiometry, vision testing, and fitness assessments.
• Demonstrated passion for worker well-being and population health management.
• Competency in using an electronic medical record.

Training/Certifications/License:

• Physician Assistants:

  Board certified PA-C through the NCCPA. Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners to practice medicine (or eligible if out of state).

• Nurse Practitioners:

  Certification through a National Nurse Practitioner certifying organization to include American Nurses Credentialing Center. Licensed by the New Mexico Board of Nursing (NP and RN; or eligible if out of state).
• Current New Mexico Pharmacy and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license (or eligible if out of state).

Education/Experience:

Position requires a minimum of 2 to 5 years of recent clinical experience in occupational medicine or in a clinically related field (family medicine, emergency/urgent care medicine, internal medicine, or sports medicine).

Desired Qualifications:

• Current certification for National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners through FMCSA.
• Working knowledge of Occupational Health regulations and standards, including but not limited to applicable OSHA standards.
• Working knowledge of Workers Compensation statutes and workplace implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with emergency preparedness support.
• Working knowledge of hazards related to biologic, chemical, physical and radiologic hazards.
• Demonstrated contributions to the development of health and wellness programs.
• Understanding of office and non-office ergonomic science.
• Understanding of exercise science, and interpretation of tactical fitness assessments.
• Familiarity with DOE health and safety standards.
• Working knowledge of worker fitness for duty and work ability.
• Experience with customer service improvement projects.
• Experience with performance improvement projects.
• Commitment to growth as an ideal team player.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to

Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2
• Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.

2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

No Clearance:

Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test:

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity:

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share Accelerator Alternate Operations Shift Supervisor (Engineered Systems Tec 5) Los Alamos National Laboratory Los Alamos, NM First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Regular National Labor Exchange

• Today What You Will Do The Beam Operations Team supports the Accelerator Operations and Technology (AOT) Division, within the Operations Group (AOT-OPS) and is responsible for operating the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center's (LANSCE) proton accelerator.

We are seeking a qualified and experienced operator to serve as an Alternate Operations Shift Supervisor. This position requires working rotating shifts on a modified workweek schedule, 8-12 months a year.

Principal responsibilities will be:

• In the absence of the Operations Shift Supervisor (OSS), will take full responsibility for the safe and reliable operation of the accelerator and beam delivery complex while it is under their operational control.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain complex operating configurations within specified operating and safety envelopes.
• Operate all elements of the beam transport, acceleration and delivery systems including all ancillary systems required for LANSCE accelerator operation.
• Assist in troubleshooting and repair efforts.
• Serve as a focal point for communications among everyone involved with the LANSCE accelerator complex, including operators, scientists, engineers, technicians, administrators and experimenters. This also will include determining whom to contact in order to repair malfunctioning equipment.
• In the absence of the OSS, function as the Emergency Coordinator (EC) at the scene of an emergency until relieved by an appropriate controlling authority who is acting as Incident Commander (IC).
• Support the ongoing training and qualification of junior operators.

What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:

• Advanced knowledge of accelerator operations procedures and policies that are used to determine appropriate action needed to resolve complex problems in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply cross-disciplined (mechanical, electrical, radio frequency, instrumentation and control, and physics) knowledge and a practical understanding of equipment and systems theory and principles.
• Experience and demonstrated skill in recommending solutions to problems affecting systems and/or equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to foster open communication work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Willingness to accept a supervisory role in the absence of the Operations Shift Supervisor.

Training/Certifications:

Must have completed and be current on the

LANSCE Accelerator Operator Training Program Education/Experience :

Position requires an Associate's Degree in a related field and 7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. At this level, additional training and/or certification may be expected.

Desired Qualifications:

• Current and extensive experience in the LANSCE control room as an accelerator operator.
• Willingness to take responsibility for crew's decisions and actions and to make improvements or changes as needed.
• Able to implement and adhere to well vetted conduct of operations principles while remaining flexible and forward thinking in order to drive continuous improvement and adapt to change.
• Strong attention to administrative details such as following operating procedures, ensuring training is complete and up-to-date, and training junior operators.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Note to

Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses each of the key requirements of the position. Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Vision, hearing, ability to climb stairs

Work Environment:

Work Location:

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year. Note to

Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory. Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security.

Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Free basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
• Onsite gyms and wellness programs
• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Additional Details Directive 206.2
• Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.

2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance:

Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements

• for access to classified matter.

This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

• Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.

S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test :

The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position:

Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants:

Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements. Equal O General Requirements (Outer) Skills (Inner) Specialized (Center) 0% Occupation 0% Education 0% Work Experience 0% Location 0% Salary N/A Job Skills N/A Shift N/A Min. Age N/A Drivers Lic. N/A DL Endorsements N/A Typing N/A Security Clearance N/A Language This chart is used to compare your background against this job to help to determine if you would be a good fit for this position. You match 0% of the General Job Requirements. You match 0% of the Skills Required, and you match 0% of the Specialized Job Requirements. End of interactive chart. View Share See all jobs from Los Alamos National Laboratory Location/Work Site Information Help for Location/Work Site Information. Opens a new window. Cost of Living Calculator Help for Cost of Living Calculator. Opens a new window. Compensation and Benefits Help for Compensation and Benefits. Opens a new window. Job Type and Required Hours Help for Job Type and Required Hours. Opens a new window. Work Experience Help for Work Experience. Opens a new window. Education and Training Help for Education and Training. Opens a new window. Skills Required Help for Skills Required. Opens a new window. Specialized Job Requirements Help for Specialized Job Requirements. Opens a new window. Occupation Information for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians Help for Occupation Information for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians. Opens a new window. Other Jobs and Employers Help for Jobs Available , opens a new window. Career Ladder Help for Career Ladder. Opens a new window. Personal Requirements Help for Personal Requirements. Opens a new window. Nature of the Work Help for Nature of the Work. Opens a new window. Work Values and Activities Help for Work Values and Activities. Opens a new window. This job was posted at https://www.lanl.gov/ on 02/18/2026 3:02:42 AM. Change Job Search Criteria Print Job Order Opens in new window [ Do you have a comment or concern about this job posting? ]