CMM Programmer​/Dimensional Inspector; QA​/QC Inspector

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the QA/QC 1 or QA/QC 2 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.

The Prototype Fabrication Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides technical experience and proficiency in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's nuclear stockpile stewardship efforts. The selected candidate will be joining a dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, and quality control professionals to ensure manufactured components meet drawing standards and requirements. The successful applicant will join the Prototype Fabrication Applied Metrology Group's Dimensional Inspection Team.

This capability spans across three environmentally controlled laboratories, supporting dimensional inspections of conventional materials, depleted uranium, and beryllium components.

The candidate will learn job skills and become familiar with Laboratory policies in order to complete assignments. This role will require the application of basic skills related to the dimensional inspection, including the use and interpretation of engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and related data to perform in-process and final inspection of machined components. They will work within a team environment, with good written and verbal communication skills.

Directions given by senior inspectors are specific and detailed, and work is closely supervised.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, at level 2 the candidate will be required to perform high accuracy and high precision dimensional inspection of average complexity machined components. They will perform inspections using conventional inspection tools, like calipers and micrometers, in addition to performing inspections using a coordinate measuring machines (CMM) that is programmed by a more experienced inspector.

They will also need to prepare inspection reports and continuously inform others of inspection results. The candidate will begin to work more independently.

• Technical Knowledge: Basic knowledge of metrology and dimensional inspection methods that require you to apply shop mathematics, English-Metric unit conversions, and trigonometry.
• Ability to learn and properly utilize inspection tools including calipers, micrometers, height gauges, thread gauges and other manually operated inspection equipment.
• A basic knowledge of manufacturing techniques and the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with basic computer programs such as Adobe Acrobat, MS Office, and Outlook.

• Communication and Team Work: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

• Work Environment: Must be willing to work with hazardous materials in a shop floor environment.

• Additional Job Requirements for QA/QC Inspector 2: Demonstrated experience with metrology and dimensional inspection equipment and tools.
• Demonstrated experience selecting proper inspection equipment to properly inspect machined components based on drawing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, theories, and concepts.
• Demonstrated experience working with CMMs following a well-developed process to include part fixturing, the loading of a part program and following the process through the completion of an inspection.

Education/Experience at QA/QC Level 1: Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Education/Experience at QA/QC Level 2: Position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or a combination of equivalent education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Demonstrated experience with quality assurance activities in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ Certifications (CQE, CQI, CQT)
• Experience with materials having RAD, toxic, pyrophoric, explosive, and/or other hazardous characteristics.

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.

• The selected…