Machinist (Research Technician 3/4)

About the Role

This position will be filled at either the Research Tech 3 or 4 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level. You will work independently and as a member of the Target Fabrication and Engineering Team in the Engineered Materials Group, MST 7.

Primary responsibilities include receiving fabrication drawings and collaborating with fellow fabrication technicians to develop a fabrication plan. Duties encompass the design, fabrication, programming, assembly/disassembly, testing, and modification of hardware. You will set up and operate advanced tools to produce metal parts, mechanisms, tools, or machines to exacting tolerances and dimensions.

Additional tasks involve using and interpreting engineering blueprints, sketches, and specifications to assist in design development, conducting operational tests, troubleshooting malfunctions, recommending modifications, and documenting findings. You will perform in-process quality control and inspection in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Develop fabrication plans from drawings.
• Design, fabricate, program, assemble/disassemble, test, and modify hardware.
• Set up and operate advanced machining tools (lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, etc.).
• Use CAD and CAM software.
• Conduct operational tests and fault isolation on systems and equipment.
• Recommend modifications and troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Document findings and report results.
• Perform in-process quality control and inspection.
• Work to technical objectives and collaborate in a team environment.

Requirements

Research Tech 3

• Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification.
• 3 years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with industrial apparatus.

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Research Tech 4

• Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification.
• 5+ years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with CAD and CAM software.
• Formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with industrial apparatus.

Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

Training/Certifications

• Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification (required for Research Tech 3).
• Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification (required for Research Tech 4).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques.
• Active Q clearance.

Pay

• Research Tech 3: $66,100 - $103,600
• Research Tech 4: $72,800 - $115,400

Work Location

The work location for this position is hybrid and is located in Los Alamos, NM. Hybrid is defined as working partially onsite and partially offsite but within a 2-hour ground commute of this location. 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 maternity 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 obtaining such 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 supporting national security laboratories.