Development and Fabrication Tec 1/2

What You Will Do

Use your skills to support our national security mission! Prototype Fabrication (PF) is seeking a qualified Development and Fabrication Technician (level 1 or 2) to join the division's Integrated Logistics & Asset Management (ILAM) team.

The PF Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides decades of experience and expertise in machining, fabrication and precision dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's stockpile stewardship efforts. Join our team of engineers, machinists, inspectors, programmers, welders, fabricators, material specialists and maintenance technicians to learn about manufacturing!

The ILAM Group supports the division's 8 manufacturing facilities in the areas of machine maintenance, inventory control and facility systems interface. As a member of the Dev & Fab team, you will provide support by performing a multitude of duties including routine maintenance on equipment, maintaining shop hygiene, managing materials, waste disposition and more.

This position will be filled at either the 1 or 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.

Development and Fabrication Tec 1 ($48,500-$75,000)

Development and Fabrication Tec 2 ($53,700-$82,500)

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical Skills Required
  • Ability to perform routine preventative maintenance on machine tools such as coolant changes, checking oil, cleaning filters and wiping down machine tools.
  • Ability to provide forklift and crane support to move materials.
  • Ability to assist the maintenance team in in preparing and coordinating equipment/machine tools for installation, removal, or disposition for salvage.
  • Ability to coordinate with the Shop Supervisors and Waste Management Coordinator to manage waste, including labeling and disposal.

Inventory Management
  • Ability to maintain inventory levels of raw stock material and consumables used in the manufacturing process.
  • Ensure shops areas, stock room, and drop points remain clean and organized.

Team Dynamics
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse team of professional machine shop personnel, including the ability to leverage ingenuity, creativity, and personal independence to support multiple concurrent team tasks with changing programmatic priorities.
  • Record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of an organization.

Additional Job Requirements for Level 2

Manufacturing
  • Demonstrated experience supporting manufacturing activities, including performing routine preventive maintenance on machine tools or equipment (e.g., coolant changes, checking oil, cleaning filters, and chip removal), and operating equipment such as band saws, forklifts, and bridge cranes.

Education/Experience at Level 1:

Position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 1 year of related experience.

Education/Experience at Level 2:

Position requires a high school diploma or GED and a minimum of 3 years of related experience

Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated entry-level ability to operate material handling equipment.
  • Organized and detail oriented; can prioritize, multi-task, and work in a fast-paced, environment.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using a variety of hand tools and power tools.


Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Lifting 30+ pounds.

Note to Applicants:

To apply, please provide a comprehensive resume that outlines how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications listed above.

Questions? Please contact LANL Recruiter Sarita Montano at saritam@lanl.gov

• Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea, and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Work Schedule: This position will require 24/7 coverage, which will involve working a weekend schedule. Employees may be eligible for shift differential pay when assigned by their manager. Shift/weekend assignments are at the discretion of the manager.

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

Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position is 1 year.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

• PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network

• Dental and vision insurance

• Free basic life and disability insurance

• Paid childbirth and parental leave

• Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)

• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

• Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)

• Onsite gyms and wellness programs

• Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.