Helium Liquefaction & Condensed Matter Physics (Research Tec 2)

at  Los Alamos National Laboratory

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience with general fabrication techniques (layout, importance of square, plum and level) and use of general hand/power tools.
• Experience working with small, delicate hardware, like micro-electronics.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and basic computer processes.
• Experience maintaining shop organization and readiness - inventory, procurement, orderliness.
• Demonstrated experience working successfully on a diverse team.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to meet multiple deliverables within a fixed timeframe.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), adaptability, and creative problem solving.
• Rigorous attention to detail and self-motivating.
  Education/Experience: Position requires a High School diploma and a minimum of 3 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with mechanical repair of engines, pumps, or compressors.
• Experience with forklift and/or hoisting and rigging operations.
• Experience with machine-tooling shop equipment (manual lathe/mill, bandsaw, hydraulic press, etc.).
• Experience with welding.
• Basic working knowledge of physics, chemistry, mathematics, and/or engineering.

Note to Applicants: For full consideration, applicant must submit a comprehensive cover letter that addresses how they embody the required and desired skills.
Essential Job Functions (can perform with or without reasonable accommodation): Sitting, walking, climbing stairs, bending, kneeling, twisting the trunk or back, reaching overhead, applying torque with hands or arms, fine motor control, use of both hands, lifting 30 pounds.
Work Environment: Working near machinery with moving parts, cleaning chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment (safety glasses, face shield, mask, hand protection, and safety shoes).
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.

JOB DUTIES:

• Safety and security are a primary responsibility for all Laboratory employees. Assures safety and security compliance, maintains required safety and security training, and makes safety and security an integral part of every task, including taking the necessary steps to stop work if continuing the job is unsafe or compromises security.
• Work with scientists, postdocs, and technologists to achieve scientific and technical goals.
• Install, maintain, and repair vacuum pumps, compressors, and other electro-mechanical equipment.
• Participate in equipment moves and salvage operations, assist in forklift and crane operation activities, and materials logistics and inventory that involve compressed gases, vacuum pumps/components, chemicals, cryogens, tooling, and hardware.
• Interface with the group and facility management to report and address building issues.
• Assist in technical shop work (machining, plumbing, electronics, mechanical or carpentry) to meet project objectives.
• Operate cryogen generating and dispensing systems and fulfill cryogenic dewar orders.
• Assist in the preparation of safety documents, work procedures, and assembly plans.
• Analyzes routine findings and data, develops preliminary interpretation of results, summarizes outcomes, and plan next stages of routine technical work. Works primarily with supervisor in the conduct of the technical work.
• Fosters a mutually respectful and inclusive work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.