Mechanical Welder and Technician; Engineered Systems Tec

Mechanical Welder and Technician (Engineered Systems Tec
3)

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3) role at Los Alamos National Laboratory
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The Mechanical Team in AOT-MDE is seeking a motivated Engineered Systems Tec 3 welder to support LANSCE accelerator maintenance and upgrade operations. The successful candidate will provide demonstrated experience in welding to support accelerator operations and a variety of projects, and will support these maintenance and upgrade operations in the field as needed.

Accelerator Operations and Technology - Mechanical Design Engineering (AOT-MDE) focuses on maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the Los Alamos Neutron Science Center (LANSCE) Accelerator. MDE provides engineering and design support to Mechanical Engineering projects within LANL and for external customers.

This position involves supporting LANSCE 24-hour, 7-day per week beam operations, which will require work at odd hours when required and on-call duties. Must be willing to work overtime occasionally and be on call to support 24/7 accelerator operation and maintenance.

In order to be fully considered for this position, please provide your resume and a detailed cover letter addressing how your experience relates to the required and desired skills as applicable.

Minimum

Job Requirements:

• AWS welding certifications (such as D1.1 for structural welding)
• Experience with multiple welding processes (MIG, TIG, stick, flux-cored)
• Blueprint reading and metal fabrication knowledge
• Familiarity with fabrication tools (shears, press brakes, grinders, torches)
• Strong math and measurement skills
• Basic understanding of metallurgy and materials
• Work to technical objectives of assignments
• Work successfully in a team environment and exhibit collaborative behavior
• Demonstrated strong work ethic with ability to work independently and as part of a team under general and/or specific instruction
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate effectively with scientists, engineers, and technicians
• Demonstrated knowledge of and a commitment to doing work safely and securely
• Be capable and willing to work in radiation areas while adhering to ALARA principles
• Demonstrated skills in using personal computers for word processing and spreadsheet data entry

Education/

Experience:

Position requires an Associate’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• Demonstrated advanced mechanical design and drafting experience illustrating the ability to provide creative and practical solutions to a variety of design problems
• Experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, and saws, and other industrial apparatus; applied knowledge of principles of vacuum design and technology
• Experience with ultra-precision fabrication techniques
• Experience in research or national laboratory setting
• Possess active Q clearance
• Experience with use of standard machine shop equipment and hand tools
• Certified crane and forklift operator
• Knowledge of various alignment techniques
• Design, fabrication, and/or maintenance of accelerator equipment

Per the role: peripheral vision, depth perception, reading vision, distance vision, ability to discriminate speech, ability to hear in a normal range (500 to 3000 Hz), sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, reaching horizontally, reaching down and applying torque with hands or arms, lifting 30+ pounds.

Work location is onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position to be eligible to apply for posted jobs laboratory-wide.

Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Benefits include: medical/dental/vision, life and disability insurance, parental leave, 401(k) with match, tuition assistance, PTO/holidays, onsite wellness programs, relocation packages.

This position requires a Q clearance. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. New-employment drug testing is required. U.S. citizenship is generally required for clearance purposes. Equal Opportunity

Employer:

LANL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations are available on request for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, email applyhelp or call , opt. 3.