Special Materials Machinist

What You Will Do

Sigma-1, Fabrication Manufacturing Sciences, is looking for highly motivated machinists 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 modernized machining and inspection shop, that includes manual and CNC turning, manual and CNC milling, wire electrical discharge machining, and 3D printing. The M&I Team supports the critical programmatic work of the entire Sigma Division including Foundry, Thermomechanical Processing operations, and Welding & 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.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• The ability to work with hazardous materials.
• Basic knowledge in setting up and operating machine equipment experience with CAD/CAM software, including creating CAD/CAM code and G-code/M-code to support machining operations.
• Basic ability to perform non-routine tasks, with supervision, that require independent judgment and working from general instructions on new assignments.
• Basic knowledge of manufacturing parts made from typical materials while working safely within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Entry-level ability to perform precision measurements to meet quality requirements.
• Entry-level ability to use hand tools, shop equipment, manual machines, and CNC equipment with supervision.
• Ability to understand basic machining processes, tools, operations, measurements, shop mathematics, and material properties, with the ability to accurately read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Some knowledge of applied material properties.

Education/Experience

Position requires a high school diploma or equivalent AND student enrollment in a laboratory approved machining pipeline program (Associate s degree or Apprenticeship).

Desired

Qualifications:

• Active Q clearance.
• Experience with ultrasonic machining equipment.
• Experience working with ceramic materials.

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.

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:

Multiple positions will be filled at the Special Materials Machinist 1-5 levels (see other postings) depending on applicant qualifications and experience.

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.

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 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…