What You Will Do

Sigma-2, Finishing Manufacturing Science, is looking for a highly motivated machinist 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, 3D printing, and waterjet cutting. The M&I Team supports Foundry and Deformation Processing operations, as well as Welding and 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.

This position will be filled at either the Special Materials 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.

Special Materials Machinist 3 ($69,500 - $110,300)

The successful candidate will perform the job activities listed below, but are not limited to:

• Follow safety guidelines and other work instructions.

• Use of hand tools and supporting shop equipment, perform precision measurements, and setup and operation of CNC and other manual equipment with little to no supervision.

• Create CAD/CAM files and/or G&M code.

• Manufacture complex parts from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.

• Operation of crane and forklifts.

• Foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment

Special Materials Machinist 4 ($83,900 - $136,600)

In addition to those outlined above, the Special Materials Machinist 4 responsibilities will include:

• Review designs and advise on part manufacturability, cost, and schedule

• Documentation of work performed. Reporting of results to supervisor or customers orally or in writing

• Training and mentoring of others

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Minimum Job Requirements (skills necessary to do the job) for Special Materials Machinist 3:

Ability to follow guidelines for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment

• Knowledge of applied shop mathematics

• Understanding of machining processes, tools, and operations to obtain various tolerances

• Knowledge of applied material properties

• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Ability to setup and operate manual equipment, CNC equipment, hand tools and supporting shop equipment with little to no supervision

• Ability to create CAD/CAM files (such as Camworks, MasterCam, etc.) and/or G&M code

• Ability performing precision measurements

• Willingness to work with radioactive materials and other hazardous materials

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship

Additional Minimum Job Requirements for Special Materials Machinist 4:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, the higher level position will require:

• Experience with 5-axis CNC machining

• Ability to manufacture complex parts made from difficult materials with exacting tolerances

• Ability to develop new procedures and protocols to meet mission needs

• Ability to review designs and advise on part manufacturability, cost and schedule

• Ability to train and mentor others

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in machining hazardous materials and handling classified matter

• Handling classified matter and/or use of classified computing

• Crane and forklift operator

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

Special Materials Machinist 3 Education Required: 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.

Special Materials Machinist 4 Education Required: 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.

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: For full consideration, please include a cover letter with your resume addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.

While the posted salary range for this position is broad, it is highly unusual for selected applicants to be hired at the top end of the range and more common for selected candidates to grow into the full salary band over time.

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 (https://directives.nnsa.doe.gov/supplemental-directive/sd-0206-0002) . 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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-chg1-pgchg) 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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, 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 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.