Machinist 2

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory’s Prototype Fabrication Division is seeking qualified machinists to support machining of mission-critical components. You will set up and operate CNC mills, lathes, and EDMs, reading drawings and CAD models to manufacture precision parts.

Join a team serving internal and external customers in a safe, respectful environment. This onsite role in Los Alamos NM offers competitive benefits and the chance to work with diverse materials and challenging tolerances.

Qualifications

• Position requires an Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 2 years of related experience; OR, 4 years of prototype experience; OR, Journeyperson qualification program and 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machine tools including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and EDMs.
• Read complex drawings and CAD models to fabricate parts with tight tolerances.
• Work in a team environment in both classified and unclassified areas delivering fabrication services.

Skills

Safety guidelines

CNC setup

Reading drawings

Precision measurement

Manual tooling

CNC operation supervision

Education

AAS in Machining Technologies or equivalent

Tools

Solidworks

Mastercam

Job description

Where You Will Do

Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division is seeking qualified machinists to provide machining support for the machining of components vital to the Lab's mission.

What You Will Do

PF machinists are specialized technicians who set up and operate machine tools. Our machine tools include CNC mills, CNC lathes, and electronic discharge machines (EDMs). Machinists work from complex drawings, sketches, and CAD models. They manufacture complex parts made from common or exotic materials with precise tolerances.

The selected candidate will work in a team environment in both classified and unclassified work areas to provide fabrication services for a variety of customers both internal and external to Los Alamos National Laboratory. Our team is committed to a respectful and safe workplace for everyone.

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What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Skills

• Understanding and ability to follow guidelines for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Foundational understanding in the setup and operation of manual and CNC mills and lathes.
• Foundational knowledge of applied shop mathematics.
• Foundational understanding of machining processes, tools, and operations to obtain various tolerances.
• Foundational knowledge of applied material properties.
• Foundational knowledge and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Proficient ability performing precision measurements.
• Proficient ability to use hand tools and supporting shop equipment under supervision.
• Proficient ability to setup operate manual equipment under supervision.
• Proficient ability to setup and operate CNC equipment under supervision.
• Ability to manufacture semi-complex parts made from typical materials.
• Ability to perform basic precision measurements on parts using inspection tools including calipers and micrometers.

Communication, Teamwork, and Safety

• Ability to communicate effectively and work successfully as part of a team!
• Follow guidelines for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

Education:

Position requires an Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 2 years of related experience; OR, 4 years of prototype experience; OR, Journeyperson qualification program and 2 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• CAD/CAM experience, preferably Solidworks and MasterCam
• Demonstrated experience in the proper interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ASME Y14.5 standard
• Proficient ability to create CAD/CAM files or G&M code.

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 2 years.

Note to Applicants:

• Questions? Please contact LANL Recruiter Sarita Montano at [e-mail].
• 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 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 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.