GT1 Apprentice Mechanical Measurements, Onsite

Sandia Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Apprentice, Mechanical Measurements Trades to plan, perform and analyze precision measurements in engineering and R&D environments using CMMs, optical and video measuring centers, and profile analyzers.

You will work under safety standards, may lead small teams, and must be able to obtain a DOE Q clearance. Pre-apprentice requirements include completing courses or an AAS with GPA 3.0+, and submission of transcripts.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and standards.
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Responsibilities

• Plan and perform precision measurements on parts, gauges, and prototypes.
• Provide technical oversight for shop work and cost estimates.

Skills

CMM programming

Coordinate measuring

MS Office

Education

AAS Degree Program (or equivalent)

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Profile analyzers

Measuring equipment (CMM, optical, video)

Job description

What Your Job Will Be Like

We are seeking a Apprentice, Mechanical Measurements Trades

On any given day, you may be called on to:

• Plan, perform and analyze a variety of mechanical measurements in an engineering, research and development, and/or complex productions environment.
• As a condition of employment this position is represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require

• Work involved utilizing all types of precision measurement equipment to measure piece parts, gauges, and prototype model assemblies to verify conformance of dimensional accuracy to specifications; to perform machine tool alignments and torque wrench calibrations; to provide length, mass, and force calibration in a standards lab; and to provide precision field measurement services when requested.
• Responsibilities include operating state-of-the-art measurement and calibration equipment that requires computer skills to create, edit, and execute programs on various coordinate measuring machines (CMM), optical and video measuring centers, and surface texture/profile analyzers; applying solid model CAD/CAM software to generate profile definitions; performing complex and difficult setups using open set-up techniques; sketching drawings; preparing standard and special computer-generated measurements reports; utilizing computerized databases to maintain required records; provide technical oversight for shop, sub-shop, and out-of-shop fabricate-to-print work; Serve as a consultant to technical personnel on interpretation of various measurement standards and design issues, and writing and developing cost estimates, reports, process travelers and work instructions/procedures.
• As assigned, act as lead person which includes, but is not limited to, responsibility for making schedule commitment(s), assignment of work to coworkers, instructing, consulting, or training others. Perform work using industry-standard safety practices.

Applicant must submit an unofficial copy of transcripts with their resume when applying.

Pre-Apprentice

• 4 Classes (B grade or higher)
  English or Higher
  Math/Algebra or Higher
  Communications or Higher
  Intro to Computers or Higher

OR

• Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program as provided by Central New Mexico Community Collee or equivalent with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater or a minimum of 4 years or more of related experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications We Desire

• Calibration/ Inspection
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming/ operation
• MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word)
• Must have completed one of the following: MEST Program, OJST Program or Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program as provided by Central New Mexico Community College or equivalent with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.
• Trainees must demonstrate proficiency in the following areas either by placement scores or specific course work as provided by Central New Mexico Community College or equivalent with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Successful completion of: College Algebra, College Writing, Interpersonal Communication Studies, Introduction to Computers, Trigonometry, Intro to Chemistry Class & Lab (or higher) and Intro to Physics Class & Lab (or higher). Trainees must complete a minimum of two thousand (2,000) hours of On-the-Job training within the appropriate work area(s) where the OJST Trainee may be serving his/her Apprenticeship.
• Mutual Education Skills Training (MEST) - Trainees must enroll and maintain full-time student status in the following Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program as provided by Central New Mexico Community College or equivalent with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater.

Posting Duration

This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.

About Our Team

The Mechanical Measurements team is a part of Logistics. The team is responsible for in-coming mechanical measurement of acquired products using state of the art equipment in temperature controlled environments.

About Sandia

Sandia National Laboratories is the nations premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov

*These benefits vary by job classification.

Security Clearance

Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment.

EEO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.

NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs

If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs.

If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date.

Position Information

This is a temporary position. Limited Term Employees (LTE) are hired for up to three (3) years to fill the Laboratories' temporary staffing needs.

Albuquerque, NM

Full-Time

Regular