CMM Programmer/Dimensional Inspector (QA/QC Inspector 3/4)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a QA/QC Inspector 3 or 4 to support dimensional inspection of critical hardware. The role focuses on CMM programming, validation of features against drawings, and collaboration within the Applied Metrology Group’s team across controlled laboratories in Los Alamos, NM.

Higher-level duties include complex CMM programs, mentoring junior staff, and formal communication with machinists and customers to ensure product acceptance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience programming and operating CMMs.
• Experience with height gages, surface plates, surface analyzers, optical comparators, thread gages and indicators.
• Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading, including ASME Y14.5.
• Applied shop mathematics, unit conversions and trigonometry.
• Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills.
• Dependability and commitment to long-term goals of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers.
• Work within a team to ensure components meet drawing standards and requirements.
• Provide consultation to machinists and customers to support final product acceptance (QA/QC 4).
• Mentor and train junior staff (QA/QC Inspector 4).

Skills

CMM programming

CMM operation

Height gages

Surface plates

ASME Y14.5 reading

Shop mathematics

Written communication

Team collaboration

Mentoring juniors

Education

Associate's Degree or Machinist Apprenticeship

Tools

QUINDOS

PC-DMIS

PolyWorks

Calypso

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the QA/QC Inspector 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. The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's nuclear stockpile readiness efforts. The selected candidate will be joining a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. The successful applicant will join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology Group's Dimensional Inspection Team. This capability spans across three environmentally controlled laboratories, supporting dimensional inspections of conventional materials, depleted uranium, and beryllium components.

QA/QC Inspector 3 ($66,100 - $103,600)

The candidate shall have strong coordinate measuring machine (CMM) programming capability. They will develop and execute CMM programs on parts of varying complexity, ensuring the proper techniques are utilized to collect accurate part data. They will utilize their experience with manual inspection equipment to validate part features are within specification. They will work within a team environment, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

QA/QC Inspector 4 ($80,400 - $127,900)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level the candidate shall have advanced CMM programming capability, with the ability to develop complex part programs with enough detail and direction for use by others. The selected candidate will frequently communicate technical information to machinists and customers, providing consultation to support final product acceptance.

Minimum Job Requirements

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrated experience programming and operating CMMs.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing height gages, surface plates, surface analyzers, optical comparators, thread gages and indicators.
• Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading, including ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Demonstrated experience with applied shop mathematics, unit conversions, and trigonometry.

Communication and Teamwork

• Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers.
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

Additional Job Requirements for QA/QC Inspector 4

• Demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert on inspection methods and techniques supporting machining operations.
• Advanced knowledge of programming CMMs for complex geometries with enough detail and direction for use by others.
• Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and ASME Y14.5, including training and mentoring others.
• Experience mentoring and training junior staff.
• Demonstrated experience in researching, specifying, and selecting measurement and test equipment.

Education/Experience at QA/QC Inspector 3

Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 2 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Education/Experience at QA/QC Inspector 4

Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 4 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with QUINDOS, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks or Calypso CMM Metrology Software
• Experience with CMM Corrections and Calibration processes

Essential Job Functions

Reading vision, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz), sitting, standing, bending, twisting the trunk or back, reaching horizontally, reaching down, gripping with the hands, applying torque with hands or arms, pressing with hands or arms, pushing with hands or arms, pulling with hands or arms, typing or keyboarding, fine motor control, use of both hands, use of both arms, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work Environment

Working overtime or irregular schedule, operation of specialized equipment, operation of motor vehicles, work near electrical power supplies, work near sources of non-ionizing radiation, work with weapons or weapons components, work near machinery with moving parts, safety glasses, eye protection, safety shoes or protective footgear.

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

• The selected applicant is required to work on-site.
• For consideration, please submit a resume and a comprehensive cover letter informing the hiring committee of how each job requirement is fulfilled.

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.

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 accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to [e-mail] or call (505)-664-6947.