GT1 Apprentice, Electro-Mechanical Component Production (Neutron Tube Manufactur
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Job Overview
We are seeking a Neutron Generator Electromechanical Trades employee who will be responsible for the manufacture and assembly of high‑consequence neutron tube components, ensuring processes, equipment, and materials meet strict quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Manufacture high consequence and high rigor products.
Ensure production processes, related equipment, and materials are ready for fabricating qualified and development hardware.
Follow detailed written work instructions, operating procedures, and specifications in the manufacture of high consequence products using manually‑operated and computer‑controlled equipment such as vacuum systems, target loaders, evaporators, and exhausters in a contamination‑controlled (clean room) limited access facility.
Use documented processes, perform experiments to characterize new or improved processes, fixtures, and equipment as well as fabricate development products.
Participate on, or lead, Continuous Process Improvement Teams.
Verify the readiness of operators, work instructions, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges to perform work.
Perform chemical cleaning, thin film evaporation, laser, resistance, and electron beam welding, machining, OGP operations, epoxy joining and encapsulation, subassembly, final assembly, neutron tube exhaust processing, high voltage product testing, and other fabrication processes.
Identify deficiencies in the production line, coordinate the work of others to ensure the attainment of development and production schedules, utilize a computerized database to maintain required records and perform in‑process inspection operations to ensure product meets customer design, development, and manufacturing requirements.
Work on assignments that require RAD‑worker training and certification.
Act as lead person responsible for making schedule commitments, assignment of work to coworkers, and instructing and training others.
Plan and perform work using industry‑standard safety practices. Requirements include completion of the Sandia Production Trades Training Program or successful completion of Sandia National Laboratories Neutron Generator Apprentice Training Program certified by the NM State Apprenticeship Council.
Work onsite full time.
Represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee for the Metal Trades Council (MTC).
Required Qualifications
At least 18 years of age.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from Central New Mexico Community College or equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Degree concentrations may include Metals Technology (Machine Tool Technology), Electronics Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Technology with any concentration.
Unofficial transcripts with resume attached (application incomplete without them).
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 5–8 years as a fully qualified Materials Processing Specialty Tradesperson.
Completion of a state‑approved Materials Specialty apprenticeship program.
Associate degree with an emphasis in a relevant area.
Equivalent on‑the‑job work experience.
Demonstrated ability to conduct work safely.
Ability to adhere to written work instructions.
Committed to conducting work safely.
Skilled in collaborating within a team environment.
Proficient in computer usage.Background in high‑consequence component production.
Knowledgeable in handling radioactive materials.
Experience in process improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with Oracle software.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
About the Team
The Neutron Tube Manufacturing Team (7562‑2) transforms neutron tube subassemblies into completed neutron tubes to meet the neutron generator master production schedule. Key processes include target hydriding, metal evaporation, chemical cleaning, welding, tube exhaust, encapsulation, testing, and inspection.
MedPED Requirements
If you have a medical portable electronic device, you may need to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. Additional steps may be necessary before an on‑site interview.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Candidates with dual citizenship may experience clearance impacts.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull as required by the position.
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We are seeking a Neutron Generator Electromechanical Trades employee who will be responsible for the manufacture and assembly of high‑consequence neutron tube components, ensuring processes, equipment, and materials meet strict quality and safety standards.
Responsibilities
Manufacture high consequence and high rigor products.
Ensure production processes, related equipment, and materials are ready for fabricating qualified and development hardware.
Follow detailed written work instructions, operating procedures, and specifications in the manufacture of high consequence products using manually‑operated and computer‑controlled equipment such as vacuum systems, target loaders, evaporators, and exhausters in a contamination‑controlled (clean room) limited access facility.
Use documented processes, perform experiments to characterize new or improved processes, fixtures, and equipment as well as fabricate development products.
Participate on, or lead, Continuous Process Improvement Teams.
Verify the readiness of operators, work instructions, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges to perform work.
Perform chemical cleaning, thin film evaporation, laser, resistance, and electron beam welding, machining, OGP operations, epoxy joining and encapsulation, subassembly, final assembly, neutron tube exhaust processing, high voltage product testing, and other fabrication processes.
Identify deficiencies in the production line, coordinate the work of others to ensure the attainment of development and production schedules, utilize a computerized database to maintain required records and perform in‑process inspection operations to ensure product meets customer design, development, and manufacturing requirements.
Work on assignments that require RAD‑worker training and certification.
Act as lead person responsible for making schedule commitments, assignment of work to coworkers, and instructing and training others.
Plan and perform work using industry‑standard safety practices. Requirements include completion of the Sandia Production Trades Training Program or successful completion of Sandia National Laboratories Neutron Generator Apprentice Training Program certified by the NM State Apprenticeship Council.
Work onsite full time.
Represented employees must pay the monthly membership dues or agency fee for the Metal Trades Council (MTC).
Required Qualifications
At least 18 years of age.
Eligible to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree from Central New Mexico Community College or equivalent, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Degree concentrations may include Metals Technology (Machine Tool Technology), Electronics Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology, or Manufacturing Technology with any concentration.
Unofficial transcripts with resume attached (application incomplete without them).
Preferred Qualifications
Minimum of 5–8 years as a fully qualified Materials Processing Specialty Tradesperson.
Completion of a state‑approved Materials Specialty apprenticeship program.
Associate degree with an emphasis in a relevant area.
Equivalent on‑the‑job work experience.
Demonstrated ability to conduct work safely.
Ability to adhere to written work instructions.
Committed to conducting work safely.
Skilled in collaborating within a team environment.
Proficient in computer usage.Background in high‑consequence component production.
Knowledgeable in handling radioactive materials.
Experience in process improvement initiatives.
Familiarity with Oracle software.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
About the Team
The Neutron Tube Manufacturing Team (7562‑2) transforms neutron tube subassemblies into completed neutron tubes to meet the neutron generator master production schedule. Key processes include target hydriding, metal evaporation, chemical cleaning, welding, tube exhaust, encapsulation, testing, and inspection.
MedPED Requirements
If you have a medical portable electronic device, you may need to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. Additional steps may be necessary before an on‑site interview.
Security Clearance
Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q‑level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Candidates with dual citizenship may experience clearance impacts.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class under state or federal law.
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull as required by the position.
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