What You Will Do

The successful candidate will operate manual and CNC mills and lathes in the safe manufacturing of high explosive (HE) components under the mentoring of a senior machinist and HE handler. the successful candidate will work independently in the machining of HE components and assemblies. They will contribute significantly to programming, tooling and fixturing specifications as part of the process development activities. They will develop and create new techniques to successfully machine high explosives, they will aid and review other lower-level machinists work procedures and processes, documenting work performed, as well as training and mentoring others.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

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

• Advanced knowledge of applied shop mathematics

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

• Advanced knowledge of applied material properties

• Expert knowledge and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

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

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

• Master ability to perform precision measurements

• Experience machining high explosive materials

• HE handling experience

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

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

• Experience with 5-axis CNC machining

• Proven 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

• Experience with Mastercam

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Fanuc controllers

• Experience with Haas controllers

• Experience with Bridgeport and Clausing machines

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

• Vision, Speech, and Hearing: Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Reading vision, Distance vision, Ability to speak, Ability to discriminate speech, Ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 htz)

• General Physical Mobility: Standing, Walking, Bending, Crouching, Twisting the trunk or back, Balancing

• Specific Physical Mobility: Reaching overhead, Reaching horizontally, Reaching down, Applying torque, with hands or arms, Gripping with the hands, Pressing with hands or arms, Pushing with hands or arms, Pulling with hands or arms, Typing or keyboarding

• Fine motor control: Use of both hands, Use of both arms, Use of both legs, Use of both feet

• Weight Handling Requirements: Carrying 30+ pounds, Lifting 30+ pounds

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: The selected candidate is required to work on-site.

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 (https://www.directives.doe.gov/directives-documents/400-series/0472.2-BOrder-A/@Aimages/file) 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 (https://int.lanl.gov/policy/documents/P701.pdf) 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, 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 1-505-664-6947 option 2 and then option 3.