Job Title Machinist Apprentice
Location Los Alamos, NM, US
Organization Name 5L000C
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What You Will Do
Calling all aspiring machinists!

The 2024 Machinist Apprenticeship Pipeline Program (MPP) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is open for applications.

Students will work under the direction of instructors and machinists in both classroom settings and in multiple LANL machine shops.

Students will complete competencies based on the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Certified Machinist Training and MPP Curriculum, as well as curriculum specific to the Lab.

Students will gain valuable on-the-job experience in machine shops while machining for a variety of customers. Students will get to work on a wide range of projects, critical to national security.

Students will work towards obtaining a Journeyperson's Certificate through the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solutions (NMDWS). Upon completion of the program, successful candidates often transition into full-time employment at LANL.

This apprenticeship program is managed by the Prototype Fabrication (PF) Division. The PF Division's capabilities include precision machining in a wide variety of materials and sizes, dimensional inspection, preventative and corrective maintenance, metal fabrication and welding, computer aided design (CAD) and computer aided manufacturing (CAM).

We support apprentices to grow not only as talented machinists, but also as well-rounded LANL employees with a strong foundation of dependability, trustworthiness, integrity, & respect.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age by the projected program start date in October 2024.
Have a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
An interest in and aptitude for machining/mechanics.
Knowledge of mathematics (trigonometry, algebra, geometry).
Effective verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Willingness to be part of a collaborative team and to communicate effectively with peers, colleagues, customers to maintain a safe and respectful workplace.
Certificate of completion OR an Associate degree in a machine tool technology program from an accredited technical college OR three (3) years relevant experience
Candidates are welcome to apply if they are currently enrolled in such a program, but it must be completed prior to the October 2024 start date.
Questions about your qualifications? Contact PF Recruiter Sarita Montano at saritam@lanl.gov

Work Location : The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations areat 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 .

Note to Applicants:

Salary starts at $24.91 per hour and will increase gradually based on completion of milestones, culminating in a salary of $35.09 per hour by the completion of the Apprenticeship Program.
State Certified Journeyperson Certificate upon completion.
Full machinist toolbox included.
Personal protective equipment is provided, such as safety boots and prescription safety glasses.
Position requires selected candidates to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance. To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age and U.S. citizenship is required, except in limited circumstances. (Note: The employer will support selected candidates through the Clearance application process).
Selected candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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 maternity and parental leave
Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays)
Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Additional Details
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 and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to 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 federal 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 1-505-665-4444 option 1.

How to Apply:

Please submit a comprehensive resume and include a description of how you meet the minimum job requirements.

Applicants are welcome to include an optional cover letter or any other supporting documentation to further address qualifications for participation in the Apprenticeship Program.

Questions about this opportunity? Contact Recruiter Sarita Montano at saritam@lanl.gov

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