Machinist Research Technician 4

Los Alamos National Security LLC; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 71,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national laboratory is seeking a Research Tech 4 to join its Engineered Materials Group. The candidate will design, fabricate, and test hardware, working in a collaborative team environment. Responsibilities include machining custom parts and providing technical support for R&D projects. Interested applicants should have relevant experience and the ability to obtain a Q clearance. Competitive salary and an extensive benefits package are available.

Benefits

PPO or High Deductible medical insurance

401(k) with 6% matching

Flexible schedules and time off

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Paid childbirth and parental leave

Extensive relocation packages

Free basic life and disability insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings.
• Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification required.
• Ability to obtain Q clearance essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop fabrication plans and operate advanced tools.
• Provide technical research support for R&D.
• Conduct operational test and fault isolation on systems.

Skills

Machining custom fabrications

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork

CNC operation

Technical objectives

Quality control

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CMM inspection machines

Job description

What You Will Do
You will work independently and as a member of the Target Fabrication and Engineering Team in the Engineered Materials Group, MST 7. Primarily your job will be receiving fabrication drawings and working with fellow fabrication technicians to develop a fabrication plan. Your job duties will include the design, fabrication, programming assembly/disassembly, testing, and modification of hardware. You will also provide technical research support for critical R&D and operational programs. You will be expected to set up and operate advanced tools to make metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions. Use and interpret engineering blueprints, sketches, specifications, and related data to assist in the development of design factors, conducting operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, recommending modifications, troubleshooting malfunctions, documenting findings and reporting results. Performing in-process quality control and inspection in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Research Tech 4 ($71,200 - $112,900)

• Have 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
• Work to technical objectives of assignments.
• Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior.
• Extensive experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance which typically requires U.S. citizenship.

Education/Experience Research Tech 4: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques.
• Experience with CMM inspection machines or other inspection technology.
• Experience in research or national laboratory setting.
• Proven track record of contributing to high-impact R&D projects through design, prototyping, and fabrication.
• Additional 2 years of diverse machining experience to include both manual and CNC set up and operation.
• Possess active Q clearance.

Note to Applicants: In order to be fully considered for this position provide your resume and optional detailed cover letter addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.

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.

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.
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 opt. 3.