Research Tec 1

About the role

The PSD Division provides plutonium pit related products and services of superior quality and value to protect our nation. You will work in a team environment within LANL's nuclear facility to manufacture product, support material movement and support glove box operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform several tasks that could include manufacturing operations in the areas of plutonium processing, metal processing, casting, vacuum equipment operations, welding, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Use a variety of bench-top equipment and ensure all work, materials, processes, and final product meet quality specifications and are completed according to established requirements.
• Work with radioactive and hazardous materials will also be an integral part of your job.
• Follow detailed operating procedures and integrated work documents.
• Maintain required safety and security training and assure compliance; make safety and security an integral part of every task.
• Take steps to stop work if unsafe conditions exist or security is compromised.
• Complete necessary training to perform all tasks safely.
• Understand and adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance and governance specific to experimental activities.
• Remain on track to learn how to analyze findings and data, develop preliminary interpretation of results, summarize outcomes, and plan next stages of technical work.
• Work primarily with supervisor in the conduct of the technical work.
• Perform entry level work as a technician.

Requirements

• Ability to learn to work to technical objective of assignments.
• Basic experience utilizing equipment and tools.
• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally in a high-performance team environment that exhibits collaborative behavior.
• Basic knowledge and implementation of required safety practices for work assignments.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• DOE Order 426.2A: Requires a high school diploma.
• Desired qualifications include basic knowledge in one or more of the following: vacuum equipment operation, pressure system operation, welding, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting or equipment maintenance.

Skills

• Basic knowledge in one or more of the following: vacuum equipment operation, pressure system operation, welding, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting or equipment maintenance.
• Test and design, such as reading drawings and schematics; using digital test equipment; data analysis; electromagnetic shielding; non-destructive assay techniques; high-speed data acquisition systems and software; ultrafast timing techniques.

Benefits

Includes PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same 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), and more.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000 per year, depending on experience.

Schedule

Shiftwork is required.