Machinist 3/4

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Alamos National Laboratory seeks a Machinist to support mission-delivery work in a diverse, high-security environment. The role emphasizes CAM programming and fabrication, with broader shop duties and a focus on safe operations.

Depending on candidate experience, positions are filled at Machinist 3 or Machinist 4, with corresponding requirements for technical proficiency, reading drawings, and experience with CAD/CAM software.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings.
• Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Work technically objective assignments within a team.
• May have formal training or experience machining various materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAM programming and fabrication solutions for national security projects.
• Perform general shop tasks including cleaning, light maintenance, and minor admin duties.
• Operate CNC and manual mills, lathes, wire EDM, 5-axis mill, and hand tools.

Skills

3 Years of experience machining

Read and interpret drawings

Team collaboration

Ability to work with various materials

Education

Associate's Degree in Machining Technologies (AAS) or equivalent

Journeyman Machinist qualification

Tools

CAD

CAM software

Job description

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Machinist 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.

Machinist 3 ($66,100 - $103,600)
Machinist 4 ($80,400 - $127,900)

The Technology Applications Group (A-3) is seeking a Machinist to support mission deliverables. A-3 uses a broad range of engineering and scientific expertise to support nuclear counter proliferation (NCP), nuclear counter terrorism (NCT), nuclear emergency response (ER) missions, defense, intelligence, and emerging technologies. A-3 has a very diverse customer and program base. The Group contributes to national programs intended to protect, deter, and respond to weapons of mass destruction through tailored training and by using specialized applied electromagnetic solutions, rapid prototyping, designing/building/testing/delivering tools and trainers along with novel safing technologies, RF solutions, and cyberphysical applications.

What You Will Do

The Machinist will work on a team of engineers, designers, and scientists to develop solutions to challenging problems in national security. Personal accountability for safe operations and the safety of others is a top priority for this position. Your responsibilities will be centered on CAM programing and fabrication, but also include other general shop work such as cleaning, light maintenance, and minor administrative duties. Equipment in the shop includes CNC and manual mills, lathes, a wire EDM, a 5-axis mill, and hand tools. This equipment is subject to change as shop needs and mission requirements evolve.

The hazards associated with this work include, but are not limited to, pressure, electrical, mechanical, and chemical. Additionally, there are complex security considerations associated with the position.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• 3 Years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings
• Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience with CAD and CAM software
• Work 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

Additional Job Requirements for the Machinist 4

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level

• 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

Training/Certifications

Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification and/or Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification desired.

Education/Experience Machinist 3

Position requires an Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 4 year's related experience; OR, 6 year's prototype experience; OR, Journeyperson qualification program and 4 years of experience.

Education/Experience Machinist 4

Position requires an Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 6 years of experience; OR, 8 years prototype experience; OR, Journeyperson qualification program and 6 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques.
• Experience with classified operations/material.
• Experience operating cranes or forklifts.
• Possess active security clearance.

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.

Work Environment

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

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/SCI

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.

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.