Machinist III or IV

Work Location

Los Alamos National Laboratory - Los Alamos, NM

Employment Type

Full-Time / Onsite

Clearance Type

DOE Q Clearance (Position will be cleared to this level)

Job Summary / Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a Machinist 3 or 4 for PT-2 Plutonium Machining Group at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

The PT Division provides plutonium pit related products and services of superior quality and value to protect our nation and promote world stability.

As a member of the PT-2 Machining Group within the PT Division, Machinist 3 or 4 will engage in complex machining and processing tasks, apply your engineering expertise, and mentor early-career employees in their professional development.

Machinist 3

The successful candidate will perform the job activities listed below, but are not limited to:

• Follow safety guidelines and other work instructions.
• Use of hand tools and supporting shop equipment, perform precision measurements, and setup and operation of CNC and other manual equipment with little to no supervision.
• Create CAD/CAM files and/or G&M code.
• Manufacture complex parts from drawings, sketches, and verbal instructions.
• Operation of crane and forklifts.
• Foster a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Machinist 4

In addition to those outlined above, the Special Materials Machinist 4 responsibilities will include:

• Review designs and advise on part manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Documentation of work performed. Reporting of results to supervisor or customers orally or in writing.
• Training and mentoring of others.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Ability to follow guidelines for working safely in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of applied shop mathematics.
• Understanding of machining processes, tools, and operations to obtain various tolerances.
• Knowledge of applied material properties.
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to setup and operate manual equipment, CNC equipment, hand tools and supporting shop equipment with little to no supervision.
• Ability to create CAD/CAM files (such as Camworks, MasterCam, etc.) and/or G&M code.
• Ability performing precision measurements.
• Willingness to work with radioactive materials and other hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance, which normally requires US citizenship.

Additional Minimum Job Requirements for Machinist 4:

In addition to the requirements outlined above, the higher-level position will require:

• Experience with 5-axis CNC machining.
• Ability to manufacture complex parts made from difficult materials with exacting tolerances.
• Ability to develop new procedures and protocols to meet mission needs.
• Ability to review designs and advise on part manufacturability, cost and schedule.
• Ability to train and mentor others.

Education/Experience at lower-level Machinist 3:

Associate's Degree (AAS) in Machining Technologies or equivalent precision metalworking program and 4 year's related experience; OR, 6 year's prototype experience; OR, Journeyperson qualification program and 4 years of experience.

Education/Experience at higher level Machinist 4:

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.

Additional Requirement for DOE Order 426.2:Requires a High School Diploma.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in machining hazardous materials and handling classified matter.
• Handling classified matter and/or use of classified computing.
• Active DOE "Q" clearance (or similar).

Essential Job Functions(can perform with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Good hand eye coordination and fine motor control.
• Ability to lift/carry 30-40 lbs.
• Ability to acquire and maintain rigorous training as required.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner supporting the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other government clients on mission-critical projects. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work on impactful projects in national security and technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Omega Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.