What Your Job Will Be Like: Sandia National Laboratory is seeking a Neutron Generator Electromechanically Trades Apprentice to perform all functions required to produce Neutron Tubes. On any given day, you may be called on to:
Manufacture high consequence and high rigor products Ensure that production processes, related equipment, and materials are ready for use in fabricating qualified and development hardware Follow detailed written work instructions, operating procedures, and specifications in the manufacture of high consequence products using manually-operated and computer-controlled equipment such as vacuum systems, target loaders, evaporators, and exhausters in a contamination-controlled (e.g., clean room) limited access facility Use documented processes, perform experiments to characterize new or improved processes, fixtures, and equipment as well as fabricate development products Participate on, or lead, Continuous Process Improvement Teams Verify the readiness of operators, work instructions, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gages to perform work Perform chemical cleaning, thin film evaporation, laser, resistance, and electron beam welding, machining, OGP operation, epoxy joining and encapsulation, subassembly, final assembly, Neutron Tube exhaust processing, high voltage product testing, and other fabrication processes Identify deficiencies in production line, coordinate the work of others to ensure the attainment of development and production schedules, utilize a computerized database to maintain required records and perform in-process inspection operations to ensure product meets customer design, development, and manufacturing Work on assignments that require RAD-worker training and certification Act as lead person which includes, but is not limited to, responsibilities for making schedule commitments, assignment of work to coworkers and instructing and training others Plan and perform work using industry-standard safety practices. Requirements include completion of the Sandia Production Trades Training Program or successful completion of Sandia National Laboratories Neutron Generator Apprentice Training Program certified by the NM State Apprenticeship Council Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite fulltime. Sandia has an Agency Shop Agreement with the Metal Trades Council (MTC). The position being offered to you is a represented position. Therefore, as an employee represented by the MTC, you must either become a union member or pay a monthly agency fee equal to the union dues. You will be contacted by a union steward concerning membership during the first week of your employment.
Qualifications We Require:
Eighteen (18) years of age or older Possess or be eligible to be granted a security clearance Pass a drug screening administered by the Laboratories Associates of Applied Science (AAS) Degree Program as provided by Central New Mexico community College or Equivalent with an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater. Degrees could be in the following degree concentration: Metals Technology with a concentration in Machine Tool Technology, Electronics Technology or Electronic Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology with any concentration. IMPORTANT: Upload unofficial transcripts along with your resume in one PDF file.
Qualifications We Desire:
Minimum of 5-8 years as a fully qualified Materials Processing Specialty Tradesperson Completion of a State approved Materials Specialty apprenticeship program Attainment of an Associate's degree with an emphasis in a relevant area Possess the equivalent on-the-job work experience Demonstrated ability to follow written work instructions Demonstrated ability to conduct work in a safe manner Demonstrated ability to successfully work in a team environment Demonstrated ability to use computers Demonstrated ability to work in a highly-integrated, small team Experience with high consequence component production Experience handling explosive devices or radioactive material Experience with process improvement Experience with Oracle Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate
Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. About Our Team: The Neutron Tube Manufacturing Team (7562-2) is responsible for transforming Neutron Tube subassemblies into completed Neutron Tubes to meet the Neutron Generator master production schedule. Our processes include target and source evaporation and loading, chemical cleaning, welding, tube exhaust, testing, encapsulation, and inspection. About Sandia: Sandia National Laboratories is the nation's premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide Extraordinary co-workers Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world Career advancement and enrichment opportunities Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home) Generous vacations, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance* World-changing technologies. Life-changing careers. Learn more about Sandia at: http://www.sandia.gov*These benefits vary by job classification.
Security Clearance: Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. EEO: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law. NNSA Requirements for MedPEDs: If you have a Medical Portable Electronic Device (MedPED), such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug-releasing pump, hearing aids, or diagnostic equipment and other equipment for measuring, monitoring, and recording body functions such as heartbeat and brain waves, if employed by Sandia National Laboratories you may be required to comply with NNSA security requirements for MedPEDs. If you have a MedPED and you are selected for an on-site interview at Sandia National Laboratories, there may be additional steps necessary to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements prior to the interview date. Job ID: 694563 Job Family: 120 Regular/Temporary Position: R Full/Part-Time Status: F
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