Special Materials Machinist ; Machinist

What You Will Do

This position will be filled at either the Machinist 4/5 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities outlined below will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

The successful candidate will program, set up, and operate manual and CNC mills and lathes in the safe manufacturing of high explosive (HE) components and assemblies of varying complexity. This will include fixture and tool selection, conversation programming on the machine, CAM programming, and other typical functions associated with the machining trade.

In addition to what was outlined at the lower level, the successful candidate will lead the machining of the most complex HE components. This will include advanced programming methods, fixture design, tooling selection and purchase, and all other technical aspects of machining HE components.

• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrated experience working from complex drawings, sketches, and/or verbal instructions to facilitate the manufacture of parts and assemblies by programming, setting up, and operating manual and CNC mills and lathes, and a variety of general machine‑shop equipment. Comprehensive understanding and demonstrated experience in the interpretation of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, theories, and concepts as they apply to machining activities.
  
  Demonstrated experience in shop mathematics and English-Metric unit conversions including applied trigonometry.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with a strong organizational approach to performing work. Attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to proactively seek solutions to a variety of challenges that require close interaction and strong communication with engineers, machinists and inspectors, and other stakeholders.
• Leadership: Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to long‑term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the position and organization.

• Technical Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of CAM programming principles on complex geometries; advanced knowledge regarding tooling and fixturing design and fabrication to support machining operations; advanced knowledge of machining techniques and processes.
• Communication: Advanced proficiency and efficiency with oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with a diverse team of professional technicians supporting multiple concurrent team tasks with changing programmatic priorities.
• Leadership: Advanced proficiency and efficiency with oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with a diverse team of professional technicians supporting multiple concurrent team tasks with changing programmatic priorities.

• Machinist 4: Position requires an Associate’s Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 6 years of experience; OR 8 years prototype experience; OR Journeyperson qualification program and 6 years of experience.
• Machinist 5: Position requires an Associate’s Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 10 years of experience; OR 12 years prototype experience; OR Journeyperson qualification program and 10 years of experience.

• Experience with Mastercam software
• Experience in the operation of CAD software, Creo or Solidworks (preferred)
• LANL HE Handler or experienced in the handling of hazardous materials
• Multi‑axis machining experience
• Note to Applicants:
  The selected candidate is required to work on‑site.
• Along with your resume, please include a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum requirements and any of the desired qualifications.

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous…