Welding & Joining Research Technician (Research Tec 3/4)

About the role

This position is open for external candidates only to apply. This position will be filled at either the Research Technician 3 or Research Technician 4 level, depending on the skills/experience of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on experimental research related to various manufacturing methods.
• Conduct technical work as directed by or discussed with your supervisor with a focus on laser welding methods.
• Document procedures and parameters used in technical/manufacturing work with an attention to detail to capture observations and data.
• Assist with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the equipment.
• Effectively communicate with and build partnerships to ensure work is performed safely and securely in accordance with group, facility and laboratory policies.
• Utilize and grow knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology related to welding and joining processing.

Requirements

• Experience with manufacturing operations in one or more of the following areas: electron beam welding, laser welding, laser marking, laser cutting and ablation, manual and semi-automatic arc welding, and brazing.
• Experience with recording procedures, equipment, and parameters used in technical/manufacturing work with an attention to detail to capture observations and data.
• Experience building relationships and interactively communicating to ensure processing equipment and experiments are operated safely in accordance with policies and procedures.
• A record of receiving safety and security approvals.
• Knowledge of how to maintain and procure supplies for equipment.
• An ability to work with vendors to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and equipment in the facility.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience at the lower level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
• Education/Experience at the higher level: Position requires an Associate's Degree and 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Skills

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance which typically requires U.S. citizenship.
• Demonstrated ability to work with hazardous materials, including radioactive and beryllium containing materials, in a safe and secure manner.
• Experience with computer data acquisition systems on welding or fabrication equipment.
• Experience and/or familiarity working with vacuum systems and/or leak detection equipment.
• Experience maintaining, diagnosing, or repairing electronics equipment.
• Formal training or experience in welding, brazing, additive manufacturing, machining, or heat-treating using either computer or manual controlled equipment.
• Experience reading and assembling parts using drawings and schematics.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic environment and adjust to changes.

Benefits

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Pay

$66,100 - $103,600 for Research Technician 3
$72,800 - $115,600 for Research Technician 4

Schedule

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader.