Tool & Instrument Maker

The Facilities & Operations (F&O) Directorate's mission is to support the science and technology and environmental restoration missions of the Laboratory by providing a safe, environmentally sound, and reliable infrastructure, to provide high-quality crafts and fabrication services to our customers as needed and to protect people, property, and national security.

F&O's Production Division provides services that support and assist the world-class scientific research performed at the Lab. These services include mechanical, architectural, and civil services to build, support and maintain the Lab's infrastructure. The Production Division also facilitates shipping, receiving, inventory control and movement of small equipment and office setups.

The Production Division seeks internal candidates for the Tool and Instrument Maker. This position fabricates, modifies, repairs, and assembles precision tools, instruments, fixtures, and components to support laboratory, research, and operational needs.

The employee will be assigned to the day shift Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This position reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor.

• Fabricates, modifies, and repairs precision tools, instruments, fixtures, components, and assemblies using a variety of materials and working from engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, or verbal instructions.
• Sets up and operates conventional and CNC machine tools, including benchtop grinders; programs parts using Mastercam and enters or uploads CNC programs into menu-driven and Fanuc-type controls; and performs precision benchwork, including machining, fitting, drilling, grinding, and finishing.
• Independently determines appropriate machining methods, tooling, work holding, and sequence of operations for complex or non-routine assignments where established procedures or standards may not exist.
• Performs layout, material preparation, setup, precision measurement, assembly, testing, and installation to ensure work meets required tolerances and quality standards.
• Designs and fabricates specialized tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other shop aids needed to complete assigned work safely and efficiently.
• Performs routine maintenance and adjustments on assigned machines, tools, and equipment, and may develop specialized expertise in a particular machining process, material, or technical area.
• Calculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed and coolant flow.
• Operates industrial rigging, hoisting and mobile cranes to load material into machinery.

The responsibilities listed above represent the primary functions of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every duty that may be assigned.

• High School diploma, GED, or higher.
• Mastercam Certification or training in CNC operations.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience on various CNC/NC equipment.
• Able to monitor displays, override controls and adjust machine performance.
• Ability to select and install tooling as required.
• Knowledge of various materials and their machining characteristics to determine appropriate cutting feeds and speeds.
• Must have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills, including:
• Ability to follow written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents.
• Ability to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents.
• Ability to communicate verbally with fellow workers and supervisors.
• Must be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment.
• Possess a valid NYS driver's license.

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