Mechanical Welder and Technician; Engineered Systems Tec

What You Will Do

The Mechanical Team in AOT-MDE is seeking a motivated Engineered Systems Tec 3 welder to support LANSCE accelerator maintenance and upgrade operations. The successful candidate will provide demonstrated welding experience to support accelerator operations and a variety of projects, and will support maintenance and upgrade operations in the field as needed.

AOT-MDE focuses on maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Accelerator. MDE provides engineering and design support to Mechanical Engineering projects both within LANL and external customers.

This position involves supporting LANSCE 24-hour, 7-day per week beam operations, which may require work during odd hours and on-call duties. Must be willing to work overtime occasionally and serve on call to support 24/7 accelerator operation and maintenance.

To be fully considered for this position, provide your resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• AWS welding certifications (such as D1.1 for structural welding)
• Experience with multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, stick, flux-cored)
• Blueprint reading and metal fabrication knowledge
• Familiarity with fabrication tools (shears, press brakes, grinders, torches)
• Strong math and measurement skills
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and materials
• Work to technical objectives of assignments
• Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team under both general and/or specific instruction
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely
• Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles
• Demonstrated skills in using personal computers for word processing and spreadsheet data entry

Education/

Experience:

Position requires an Associate's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated advanced mechanical design and drafting experience illustrating the ability to provide creative and practical solutions to a variety of design problems
• Experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus; applied knowledge of principles of vacuum design and technology
• Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques
• Experience in research or national laboratory setting
• Possess active Q clearance
• Experience with use of standard machine shop equipment and hand tools
• Certified crane and forklift operator
• Knowledge of various alignment techniques
• Design, fabrication, and/or maintenance of accelerator equipment

(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):
Peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision, distance vision, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down and applying torque with hands or arms, lifting 30+ pounds.

In order to be fully considered for this position, provide your resume and optional detailed cover letter addressing how your experience relates to each of the required and desired skills as applicable.

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.

Where You Will Work

Located in northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our benefits include medical insurance, dental and vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with matching, tuition assistance, PTO and holidays, onsite gyms, relocation packages, and more.

Directive 206.2: Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating the employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Foreign nationals are subject to similar requirements under DOE orders.

Clearance: This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will undergo a background…