Description

Job Title R&D Design and Fabrication Machinist (Machinist 4/5)

Location Los Alamos, NM, US

Organization Name Q-5/High Explosives Science & Technology

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary

This position is open for external candidates only to apply.

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at the Machinist 4/Machinist 5 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.

You will provide responsive machining services to meet group fabrication needs, manufacturing complex parts from various materials to exacting tolerances. Working from engineering drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions, you will:

• Operate manual CNC machining equipment to produce precision components
• Work independently and collaboratively with scientists, engineers, and technical staff
• Participate in planning prototype fabrication
• Execute machining and assembly work
• Fabricate fixtures, tooling, and assemblies as needed

You must provide an agile response to group member requests for machining needs and may include the manufacture of complex parts from a variety of materials with exacting tolerances from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions. The project portfolios that will be supported are diverse, and you must be able to effectively communicate and interact with scientists, engineers, technologists, and technicians in Q-5. You will receive on-the-job training from an experienced Journeyman Machinist and have access to a fully equipped satellite machine shop located at TA-9. The candidate will participate in the collaborative planning of prototype designs; once finalized, they will perform the fabrication and assembly independently as well as part of a team.

Machinist 5 ($87,800-$143,00)

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at this level you will develop new machining procedures and processes, provide technical recommendations to overcome fabrication challenges, and serve as a subject matter expert for machining projects.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Machining & Fabrication Skills

• Proven experience designing and manufacturing parts, fixtures, and complex assemblies
• Advanced proficiency in operating and maintaining manual and CNC machining equipment
• Comprehensive understanding of machining process, cutting tools, and operations to achieve various tolerances
• Skilled in precision measurement techniques and inspection methods
• Skilled experience of CAD/CAM software for programming and design visualization

Technical Communication & Documentation

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly
• Proficient in reading, interpreting, and creating engineering drawings and schematics

Additional Job Requirements for Machinist 5:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Education/Experience at lower level: 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.
Education/Experience at higher level: 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:

• Journeyman Machinist certification
• High explosives handler qualification (or ability to obtain)
• Qualified to transport high explosives (or ability to obtain)
• Experience machining reactive/pyrophoric materials (magnesium, titanium, etc.)

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:

• Interested applicants are required to apply online and upload a cover letter and resume. The cover letter must address the candidate experience and how it applies to the opening.
• 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.

Employment Status Full Time

Appointment Type Regular

Regular

Contact Details

Contact Name Baca, Dorette Vanessa

Email [email protected]

Work Telephone