Engineering Technician V – Optical Mechanical (NWS 00899)

North Wind Group•Livermore, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

North Wind Services is seeking individuals to support national security within science, technology, and engineering fields as part of their supplemental labor team at vital federal research and development installations supporting the Department of Energy. These positions are with North Wind Services (NWS), a government contractor, and will support the National Ignition Facility (NIF) at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. NIF is the world’s largest and most energetic laser facility, housing nearly 40,000 optics. The Engineering Technician V Optical/Mechanical Technician will support mechanical assemblies in a low-level radiologically contaminated, cleanroom environment, handling large, high-value optics. The role requires working under close supervision and may involve overtime, shift work, weekends, and alternate schedules to support NIF's 24/7 operations. Successful candidates will be employees of NWS and take day-to-day directions from technical personnel at the research laboratories. NWS provides pay, benefits, and HR functions. Applicants must be US citizens, at least 18 years of age, and meet pre-employment requirements including physical, drug screen, and background investigation for Department of Energy clearance.

Requirements

A.S., or equivalent experience, in Optical or Mechanical technologies.
Experience with production technologies, including evaluating and testing processes.
Ability to perform work deliberately, carefully, and safely.
Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines to perform multiple tasks and communicate effectively with managers and customers.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record process parameters.
Experience with database, data manipulation skills, personal computers, and associated software.
Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a diverse group of personalities and disciplines.
US citizen, at least 18 years of age.
Able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physical, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy.

Responsibilities

Assemble, disassemble, and test mechanical subassemblies, tooling, and fixtures using hand tools, power tools, precision measurement devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.).
Assist with equipment qualification, validation, and calibration activities as needed.
Handling of large (to 18” square, and up to 50 lbs.) valuable laser optics for the NIF using mechanical lift or 2-person lifting techniques.
Inspecting large optics.
Mounting optics into mechanical hardware frames.
Working in a class 100 cleanroom.
Using web-based data management systems to track work, record metrology data, and report problems.
Follow and adhere to written, operational, and safety procedures while completing job assignments.
Perform all assignments in accordance with ESH&Q, Security, and business practice requirements and policies.
Work requirements may involve climbing ladders and stairs, lifting to 50 pounds, standing, or walking for significant periods of time.
Shipping and receiving optics and other materials.