Machinist IV (NWS 00879)

About the role

The Manufacturing Engineering Section in the Materials Engineering Division (MED) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) in Livermore, CA, is seeking a Machinist IV. This position supports the missions of LLNL and is part of NWS's supplemental labor team.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate all conventional and most precision and CNC machine tools to fabricate parts in a wide variety of materials, including some difficult-to-machine and exotic materials.
• Fabricate difficult to machine and exotic hardware, requiring advanced machining skills.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of material characteristics to determine the optimum speeds, feeds, and depth of cuts to achieve engineering drawing or sketch requirements.
• Document new processes related to new or special operations.
• Operate related shop equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve routine manufacturing difficulties and recommend solutions for moderately complex problems.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and ensure proper handling of tools, equipment, and stock to prevent loss.
• Utilize Work Orders, blueprints, sketches, written and verbal instructions to determine machining process, procedures, tooling, and fixtures requirements.
• Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Intermediate journey level experience equivalent to completion of a machine tool technology apprenticeship program and 4+ years of machinist experience.
• Experience using related shop equipment, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Intermediate level knowledge of ASME Y14.5M drafting standards (read and interpret blueprints) to produce parts and assemblies.
• Intermediate to advance level knowledge of CNC programming and machining.
• Knowledge of quality and productive procedures.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication and skills.
• Ability to perform standard shop computations.
• Ability to comply with Safety, ES&H, Security, and business management policies and regulations.
• Ability to become medically qualified to wear respiratory and protection equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Skills

• Working knowledge with the Mastercam CAD/CAM programming system.
• Familiarity with QA procedures and mechanical inspection processes.
• Familiarity with LLNL manufacturing facilities and ES&H policies.

Benefits

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave, and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. The company values safety, reliability, and commitment to its people.

Pay

Pay details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The schedule is not specified in the job posting.