Los Alamos National Laboratory

What You Will Do

Sigma-1, Fabrication Manufacturing Sciences, is looking for highly motivated machinists to work with existing staff to support R&D component manufacturing within the Machining and Inspection (M&I) Team. The M&I Team boasts a fully equipped machine shop, including multiple new machines and an inspection lab. Highlights of the machine shop capabilities include manual and CNC turning, manual and CNC milling, wire electrical discharge machining, and 3D printing. The M&I Team supports the entire Sigma Division including Foundry, Thermomechanical Processing operations, and Welding & Joining among others.

The successful applicant will join the Sigma staff to perform manufacturing operations, primarily machining, on a wide range of materials, including some unique special materials with specific hazards (radiation, pyrophoric, etc.), to produce high quality components and subassemblies in support of production/experimental programs as well as special projects.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Special Machinist 4 ($85,900- $139,900)

• Experience working with hazardous materials.
• Advanced skill in independently setting up and operating machine equipment experience with CAD/CAM software, including creating CAD/CAM code and G-code/M-code and applying extensive machining knowledge to plan, set up, and execute specialized manufacturing operations while adhering to safety standards.
• Advanced experience in manufacturing complex parts made from difficult materials with exacting tolerances while working safely within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Advanced experience in troubleshooting and repairing machining equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced experience using hand tools, shop equipment, manual machines, and CNC equipment to produce complex, tight-tolerance components from challenging materials.
• Advanced experience, beyond the journeyman level, with comprehensive knowledge of machining processes, applied shop mathematics, material properties, and related disciplines, including full proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and applying advanced technical judgment.
• Leadership and mentorship experience, mentoring employees, providing technical guidance, and serving as a lead by reviewing and supporting the work of others.
• Experience with reviewing designs and advising on part manufacturability, cost and schedule
• Ability to apply extensive knowledge and skills to complete specialized tasks and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.

Special Machinist 5 ($94,500- $154,600)

In addition to the SMM 4 requirements, the candidate should have:

• Advanced experience in manufacturing complex parts made from difficult materials with exacting tolerances while working safely within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Assist in and review designs and advise on part manufacturability, cost and schedule
• Develop new principles, techniques, or manufacturing methods (SME for process or equipment).
• Experience using advanced knowledge and skill to contribute to the development of innovative techniques and completing work in effective ways.
• Experience applying advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts to contribute to the development of new principles and concepts.
• Advanced knowledge of applied material properties.

Special 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.

Special Machinist 5

Position requires an Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 10 years of experience; OR, 12 years prototype experience; OR, Journeyperson qualification program and 10 years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Q clearance.
• Experience with ultrasonic machining equipment.
• Experience working with ceramic materials.

Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Good hand eye coordination and fine motor control.
• Ability to lift/carry 30-40 lbs.
• Ability to acquire and maintain rigorous training as required.

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: Multiple positions will be filled at the Special Materials Machinist 1-5 levels (see other postings) depending on applicant qualifications and experience.

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 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.

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