Los Alamos National Laboratory

Mill/Turn Machinist (Machinist 3)

Los Alamos National Laboratory$66K — $103K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's Degree in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program.
  • 4 years related experience or 6 years of prototype experience.
  • Journeyperson qualification with 4 years of experience.
  • Proficient in applied shop mathematics.
  • Experience developing machining processes, including tooling design.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and set up manual and CNC mills and lathes.
  • Manufacture complex parts from drawings, sketches, and CAD models.
  • Collaborate in a team environment in both classified and unclassified areas.
  • Ensure precise tolerances on a variety of materials.
  • Follow safety guidelines in an industrial setting.

Benefits

  • Commitment to a respectful and safe workplace.
  • Access to advanced machining equipment and technologies.
  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical components for national security.
  • Supportive team environment facilitating personal and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title Mill/Turn Machinist (Machinist 3)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name PF-MFG/Prototype Fabrication Manufacturing

Minimum Salary 66100

Maximum Salary 103600

What You Will Do

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

PF machinists manufacture parts and assemblies by setting up and operation of manual and CNC mills and lathes, and wire EDM machines. Machinists work from complex drawings, sketches, and CAD models. They will manufacture complex parts made from common and 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
  • Demonstrated experience in the setup and operation of Mill/Turn CNC machine tools to produce parts with a high degree of difficulty and tight tolerances.
  • Skilled in applied shop mathematics.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development of machining processes, including fixturing and tooling design and selection.
  • Ability to perform basic precision measurements on parts using inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, and verniers.

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

Desired Qualifications:

  • CAD/CAM experience, preferably Solidworks and MasterCam
  • Demonstrated experience in the proper application and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ASME Y14.5 standard
  • Experienced with creating and applying G&M code in the operation of CNC machines.

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:

Please provide a comprehensive resume that outlines how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications listed above.

Questions? Please contact LANL Recruiter Sarita Montano at [email protected].

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.

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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Montano, Sarita Nichole

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone

About Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a United States Department of Energy national laboratory initially organized during World War II for the design of nuclear weapons as part of the Manhattan Project. It is located a short distance northwest of Santa Fe, New Mexico in the southwestern United States. LANL conducts research in fields such as national security, space exploration, renewable energy, medicine, nanotechnology, and supercomputing. It is the largest institution of its kind in the world. LANL is managed and operated by Triad National Security, LLC, which is composed of Battelle Memorial Institute, the University of California, and the Texas A&M University System.
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