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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory · 2 weeks ago

Machinist Apprentice

positionLivermore, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad
money$33.98/hr - $46.16/hr

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is seeking Machinist Apprentices to join their Manufacturing Engineering Section. The role involves a 1,000 hour training period where apprentices will learn mechanical principles and practical applications through hands-on training and classroom instruction.

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Responsibilities

Develop and demonstrate an acceptable understanding of mechanical principles and practical application of shop theory related to the machinist trade, through hands-on on-the-job training (OJT)
Complete all occupational related classroom and job-related instruction during normal work hours and required classroom instruction during off-hours
Fabricate/machine parts made from a variety of materials including radioactive and toxic materials
Set up and operate basic conventional machine tools
Perform standard shop calculations to determine optimum feeds, speeds, and dimensions
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical principlesMachine shop equipmentShop mathCNC machine toolsCAD/CAM programmingBlueprint readingGeometryTrigonometry

Required

Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship
High School diploma, GED, or equivalent with completed courses in shop math and mechanical drawing or blueprint reading
Passing score on the LLNL Apprentice level aptitude assessment
Basic knowledge and experience with machine shop equipment, machine tools, measuring instruments, and shop accessories
Basic knowledge of common materials, manufacturing processes, and productivity procedures
Ability to work in a shop environment, with moderate physical labor, bending, working in close quarters, and standing for long periods of time
Demonstrated math skills including geometry and trigonometry
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California driver's license with the ability to operate common motor vehicles including a 6000 lb. fork truck
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Preferred

Associate degree in machine tool technology, mechanical technology, or a related field
Basic knowledge of CNC machine tools and equipment
Basic knowledge of CAD/CAM programming
Basic knowledge of Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

Benefits

Flexible Benefits Package
401(k)
Relocation Assistance
Education Reimbursement Program
Flexible schedules (•depending on project needs)

Company

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, a national security laboratory, provides transformational solutions to national security challenges.
dateFounded in 1952
location
Livermore, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.llnl.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.4M
Key Investors
ARPA-EUS Department of EnergyDARPA
2023-11-21Grant
2023-08-14Grant
2022-09-19Grant

Leadership Team

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Greg Herweg
Chief Technology Officer
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David Shaughnessy
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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