Machinist (Research Technician 3/4)

Machinist (Research Technician 3/4) Req.

Number:

IRC143575

Organization :

MST-7/Engineered Materials

City, State:

Los Alamos, New Mexico

Recruiter Name:

Pincheira Dennett, Marcela

Recruiter Email:

marcelap@lanl.gov This position is open for external candidates only to apply. What You Will Do This position will be filled at either the Research Tech 3 or 4 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. You will work independently and as a member of the Target Fabrication and Engineering Team in the Engineered Materials Group, MST 7. Primarily your job will be receiving fabrication drawings and working with fellow fabrication technicians to develop a fabrication plan. Your job duties will include the design, fabrication, programming assembly/disassembly, testing, and modification of hardware. Sets up and operates advanced tools to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Uses and interprets engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related data to assist in the development of design factors, conducting operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, recommending modifications, troubleshooting malfunctions, documenting findings and reporting results. Performs in-process quality control and inspection in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures. Research Tech 3 ($66,100 - $103,600) The successful candidate will: 3 Years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings Have Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience with CAD and CAM software Work to technical objectives of assignments. Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior. May have formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus Research Tech 4 ($72,800 - $115,400) In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level Have Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification. 5+ years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience with CAD and CAM software Work to technical objectives of assignments. Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior. May have formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research Tech 4: Have Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience with CAD and CAM software Work to technical objectives of assignments. Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior. May have formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus Research Tech 4: In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires: Have Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings Experience with CAD and CAM software Work to technical objectives of assignments. Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior. May have formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus

Training/Certifications:

Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification and/or Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification desired. Education/Experience Research Tech 3: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. Education/Experience Research Tech 4: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques. Possess active Q clearance.

Work Location:

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite/partially offsite but within 2 hours ground commute of this location. All work locations are at the discretion of management and can change at any time with appropriate notice. 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:

Please provide a comprehensive resume and cover letter addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable. 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 maternity 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.