Mechanical Technologist/Senior Mechanical Technologist - High Explosives Application Facility

About the role

We have an opening for a Mechanical Technologist/Senior Mechanical Technologist to support new and on-going experimentation within the High Explosives Application Facility (HEAF).

Responsibilities

• Provide general technical support to engineering, scientific, and technical staff to plan and conduct experiments at LLNL and other off-site locations in support of various programmatic activities.
• Design, fabricate, assemble and disassemble moderately complex mechanical components and systems, in accordance with work control process and procedure requirements.
• Apply intermediate knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes to solve mechanical problems.
• Provide operations, maintenance, design, fabrication, assembly support, and maintain systems documentation and experimental records.
• Design, assemble, measure, and field explosively driven experiments in HEAF under established procedures and technical direction.
• Ensure that support and experimental areas are kept clean, uncluttered, and in a state of readiness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-Level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Associate degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Technology or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Experience solving a variety of moderately complex technical problems in completion of work assignments.
• Intermediate knowledge and experience with mechanical fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Intermediate knowledge of engineering hardware design and testing processes.
• Ability to read and follow engineering notes, sketches, drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work constructively in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a High Explosive Handler.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. in a safe and controlled manner.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Qualifications

• Advanced technical skills and knowledge of engineering principles to solve complex problems using established guidelines, techniques, and procedures.
• Ability to read and follow complex assembly procedures, engineering notes, sketches, and engineering drawings.
• Experience working with high level precision component assemblies with tight tolerances.
• Significant experience working independently, under minimal supervision, on technical assignments and proven ability to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications We Desire

• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and ability to work independently.
• Significant multi-process welding experience (TIG, MIG, ARC)
• Knowledge of and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Experience with 3D modeling software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor)
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint

Pay Range

$43.55 - $63.97 Hourly
$43.55 - $53.36 Hourly for the 533.2 level
$52.23 - $63.97 Hourly for the 533.3 level