Machinist (Research Technician 3/4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos, NM, United States
What You Will Do
You will work independently and as part of the Target Fabrication and Engineering Team in the Engineered Materials Group. Your primary duties include receiving fabrication drawings, collaborating with fabrication technicians to develop fabrication plans, designing and fabricating hardware, programming, assembling and disassembling components, testing and modifying systems, operating advanced tools to produce parts to exact tolerances, interpreting engineering blueprints and specifications, conducting operational tests and fault isolation, recommending modifications, troubleshooting, documenting findings, reporting results, and performing in‑process quality control and inspection according to statistical process control or other control procedures.
Responsibilities by Level
Research Tech 3
– 3 years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings, ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, experience with CAD/CAM software, technical objective achievement, collaboration in a team environment, and optional formal training with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
Research Tech 4
– 5+ years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings, Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification, same abilities and team collaboration as Tech 3, and optional advanced training as above.
Qualifications
Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification (required for Research Tech 4).
Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification (required for Research Tech 4).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience with CAD and CAM software.
Technical objective achievement.
Team collaboration and communication.
Optional formal training with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
Education & Experience
Research Tech 3 – Associate’s Degree and 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Research Tech 4 – Associate’s Degree and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with ultra‑precision fabrication techniques.
Active Q clearance.
Work Location
Hybrid (partial onsite/partial off‑site) in Los Alamos, NM; within a two‑hour ground commute.
Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a continuous service period of one year to remain eligible for other laboratory positions.
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large national network
Dental and vision insurance
Basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annual raise
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and paid 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, which necessitates U.S. citizenship. Additional authorization to access classified information may be required and is at the discretion of the Federal Government.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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You will work independently and as part of the Target Fabrication and Engineering Team in the Engineered Materials Group. Your primary duties include receiving fabrication drawings, collaborating with fabrication technicians to develop fabrication plans, designing and fabricating hardware, programming, assembling and disassembling components, testing and modifying systems, operating advanced tools to produce parts to exact tolerances, interpreting engineering blueprints and specifications, conducting operational tests and fault isolation, recommending modifications, troubleshooting, documenting findings, reporting results, and performing in‑process quality control and inspection according to statistical process control or other control procedures.
Responsibilities by Level
Research Tech 3
– 3 years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings, ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, experience with CAD/CAM software, technical objective achievement, collaboration in a team environment, and optional formal training with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
Research Tech 4
– 5+ years of experience machining custom fabrications from drawings, Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification, same abilities and team collaboration as Tech 3, and optional advanced training as above.
Qualifications
Accredited Machinist Certificate qualification (required for Research Tech 4).
Accredited Journeyman Machinist qualification (required for Research Tech 4).
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Experience with CAD and CAM software.
Technical objective achievement.
Team collaboration and communication.
Optional formal training with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
Education & Experience
Research Tech 3 – Associate’s Degree and 3 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Research Tech 4 – Associate’s Degree and 5 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications
Experience with ultra‑precision fabrication techniques.
Active Q clearance.
Work Location
Hybrid (partial onsite/partial off‑site) in Los Alamos, NM; within a two‑hour ground commute.
Position Commitment
Regular appointment employees are required to serve a continuous service period of one year to remain eligible for other laboratory positions.
Benefits
PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with a large national network
Dental and vision insurance
Basic life and disability insurance
Paid maternity and parental leave
401(k) with 6% matching plus 3.5% annual raise
Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
Flexible schedules and paid 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, which necessitates U.S. citizenship. Additional authorization to access classified information may be required and is at the discretion of the Federal Government.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
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