Machinist Apprentice

LLNL•Livermore, CA

3d•$34 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

We have multiple openings for Machinist Apprentices . You will progress through a 1,000 hour training period (eight 6-month steps). You will be required to master all competency-based training and education objectives for each training period before a Journeyman Certificate is issued by the State and/or U.S. Department of Labor. These positions are in the Manufacturing Engineering Section in the Materials Engineering Division (MED), within the Engineering Directorate. NOTE: This requisition has four to six openings; these are four-year term appointments with the possibility of extension if a Journeyman Machinist position exists at the time of program completion. You will 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.