GT1 Mechanical Measurements

Sandia Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Generous vacation and benefits

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Mechanical Measurements Trades professional to deliver precise calibrations in a cutting-edge research environment.

You will plan, perform, and analyze measurements using CMMs, optical and video systems, and surface texture analyzers, and prepare reports for traceability and quality assurance. The role is on-site within the Primary Standards Laboratory, with potential DOE clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years as a qualified Mechanical Measurements Tradesperson or completion of a state-approved apprenticeship program.
• Experience calibrating MTE and secondary reference standards.
• Experience with calibration procedures and measurement uncertainty.
• Capability to measure parts, gauges, and prototypes; perform alignments and torque calibrations.
• Operate CMMs, optical/video measuring centers, and surface texture analyzers; use CAD/CAM for profile definitions.
• Prepare standard and special computer-generated measurement reports and maintain records.
• Provide technical oversight for shop and sub-shop fabricate-to-print work.
• Lead responsibilities including scheduling, assigning work, and training others.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and analyze mechanical measurements in engineering, R&D, and production environments.
• Operate state-of-the-art measurement equipment and develop programs for CMMs, optical and video systems.
• Prepare computer-generated measurement reports and maintain required records.

Skills

Metrology concepts

Uncertainty analysis

CMM operation

GD&T knowledge

Leadership

MS Office

Safety practices

Dimensional metrology

Tools

Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Video measurement systems

Optical measuring centers

Surface texture analyzers

CAD/CAM software

MS Office

Job description

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Full-Time

Regular

What Your Job Will Be Like

Join our team as a Mechanical Measurements Trades professional and play a critical role in delivering precise mechanical calibrations that drive innovation and quality in cutting-edge engineering and research environments.

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 production environment.
• Position will be working in Mechanical Calibration, part of the Primary Standards Laboratory.
• As a condition of employment, Metal Trades positions are represented by the Metal Trades Council (MTC) and represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee.

Qualifications We Require

• A minimum of 5-8 years as a fully qualified Mechanical Measurements Tradesperson and or completion of a State approved mechanical measurements apprenticeship program.
• Documented work experience in the calibration / certification of M&TE and secondary reference standards.
• Experience in the use and development of calibration procedures and uncertainty analysis
• Work involves 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; and sketching drawings.
• Prepare 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.
• All work will be performed on-site
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

Qualifications We Desire

• Documented training (e.g. apprenticeship or military training) in the field of metrology.
• Experience with coordinate measuring machines (CMM's) and or video systems is a plus.
• Minimum of 5-8 years as a fully qualified Mechanical Measurements Tradesperson or Completion of a State approved Mechanical Measurements Apprenticeship Program.
• Skill and knowledge in dimensional metrology, measurement uncertainty, and calibration processes.
• An advanced understanding of metrology concepts and their application to lab and on-site calibrations
• An advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) related to gauge and fixture design.
• MS Office (e.g., Excel, Word)
• Active Department of Energy "L" or "Q" clearance.

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 Calibration team, as part of the Primary Standards Laboratory, performs a wide variety of specialized calibrations (e.g., production gages and fixtures) in addition to calibrations of various types of dimensional measuring and test equipment (M&TE) along with torque and mass. The team provides consultation and guidance on drawing definition (i.e., GD&T) and measurement practices.

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.