Los Alamos National Laboratory · 12 hours ago
CMM Programmer/Dimensional Inspector (QA/QC Inspector 3/4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. They are seeking a CMM Programmer/Dimensional Inspector to join their Prototype Fabrication Division, where the selected candidate will be responsible for programming and operating CMMs and ensuring manufactured components meet drawing standards.
Responsibilities
Demonstrated experience programming and operating CMMs
Demonstrated experience utilizing height gages, surface plates, surface analyzers, optical comparators, thread gages and indicators
Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading, including ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Demonstrated experience with applied shop mathematics, unit conversions, and trigonometry
Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers
Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization
Demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert on inspection methods and techniques supporting machining operations
Advanced knowledge of programming CMMs for complex geometries with enough detail and direction for use by others
Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and ASME Y14.5, including training and mentoring others
Experience mentoring and training junior staff
Demonstrated experience in researching, specifying, and selecting measurement and test equipment
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated experience programming and operating CMMs
Demonstrated experience utilizing height gages, surface plates, surface analyzers, optical comparators, thread gages and indicators
Demonstrated experience with blueprint reading, including ASME Y14.5 Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Demonstrated experience with applied shop mathematics, unit conversions, and trigonometry
Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers
Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization
Education/Experience at QA/QC Inspector 3: Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 2 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Education/Experience at QA/QC Inspector 4: Position requires an Associate's Degree or formal Machinist Apprenticeship Program and 4 years of experience in equivalent machining, inspection, examination, or test activities; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation
Preferred
Experience with QUINDOS, PC-DMIS, PolyWorks or Calypso CMM Metrology Software
Experience with CMM Corrections and Calibration processes
Demonstrated experience as a subject matter expert on inspection methods and techniques supporting machining operations
Advanced knowledge of programming CMMs for complex geometries with enough detail and direction for use by others
Advanced knowledge of blueprint reading and ASME Y14.5, including training and mentoring others
Experience mentoring and training junior staff
Demonstrated experience in researching, specifying, and selecting measurement and test equipment
Benefits
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)
Company
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos National Laboratory, a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security, is
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2023-08-16Grant
2023-05-19Grant
2023-01-17Grant
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