Machinist 2

About the Role

Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division is seeking qualified machinists to provide machining support for the machining of components vital to the Lab's mission. PF machinists are specialized technicians who program, set up, and operate machine tools including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and electronic discharge machines (EDMs). Machinists work from complex drawings, sketches, and CAD models to manufacture complex parts made from common or exotic materials with precise tolerances.

The selected candidate will work in a team environment in both classified and unclassified work areas to provide fabrication services for a variety of customers both internal and external to Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Follow guidelines for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Set up and operate manual and CNC mills and lathes.
• Apply shop mathematics and machining processes to achieve various tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Perform precision measurements using inspection tools such as calipers and micrometers.
• Use hand tools and supporting shop equipment under supervision.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment under supervision.
• Create CAD/CAM files or G&M code.
• Manufacture semi-complex parts from typical materials.
• Communicate effectively and work successfully as part of a team.

Requirements

• Understanding and ability to follow safety guidelines in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Foundational knowledge in the setup and operation of manual and CNC mills and lathes.
• Foundational knowledge of applied shop mathematics.
• Foundational understanding of machining processes, tools, and operations to obtain various tolerances.
• Foundational knowledge of applied material properties.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Proficient ability performing precision measurements.
• Proficient ability to use hand tools and supporting shop equipment under supervision.
• Proficient ability to set up and operate manual equipment under supervision.
• Proficient ability to set up and operate CNC equipment under supervision.
• Proficient ability to create CAD/CAM files or G&M code.
• Ability to manufacture semi-complex parts made from typical materials.
• Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to long-term job duties and programmatic goals.

Qualifications

Position requires one of the following:

• Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 2 years of related experience.
• 4 years of prototype experience.
• Journeyperson qualification program and 2 years of experience.

Skills

• CAD/CAM experience, preferably Solidworks and MasterCam.
• Demonstrated experience in the proper interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) to ASME Y14.5 standard.

Work Location

The work location for this position is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Benefits

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a 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).

Clearance

This position requires a Q clearance. Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. Obtaining a Q clearance requires U.S. citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required.

Note: Citizens of the People's Republic of China (including Hong Kong and Macau), the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation who are not Lawful Permanent Residents are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission of Los Alamos National Laboratory.