Water Jet Machinist

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory • Berkeley, CA

413d • $74,818 - $108,472

About The Position

The Water Jet Machinist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will provide technical support in water jet machining, operating a 5-axis water jet machine to produce both basic and complex shapes. The role involves designing and fabricating work-piece fixtures, advising on manufacturability, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The machinist will also engage in routine and specialized assignments, contributing to various projects within the Engineering Division.

Requirements

• Technical understanding of water jet operations, machining, and related processes.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in water jet/machining.
• Skills in material handling (overhead crane, forklift).
• Understanding of technical shop mathematics.
• Experience with conventional and CNC machine tools for precision hardware and assemblies.
• Proficiency with CAD and CAM applications.
• Skills in setup, testing, troubleshooting, repair, calibration, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and scientific equipment.
• Ability to select, set up, and use hand, power, and specialized machine tools.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, sketches, parts lists, drawings, and manuals.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in confined spaces, and lift 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• AA or BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering Technology, or completion of a formal machinist apprenticeship or equivalent industrial training.
• General skills with spreadsheets, databases, and word processors.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in 5-axis water jet theory and practice to efficiently complete assignments.
• Design and fabricate work-piece fixtures for unique or production water jet cut parts from various materials under general supervision.
• Advise technicians, designers, engineers, and scientists on manufacturability with water jet capabilities.
• Operate material handling equipment, including overhead cranes and forklifts, to move large materials or parts.
• Use manufacturer-provided software to produce parts from prints, CAD files, sketches, or verbal instructions.
• Utilize computers with lab-supported CAD/CAM software applications to access, manipulate, and construct electronic drawings and models, including dxf files.
• Apply efficient tool/cutter paths, waterjet sequences, and feed rates to geometry.
• Generate, edit, and transfer machine tool controller-specific part program instructions.
• Decode blueprints, sketches, parts lists, and assembly diagrams.
• Understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing standards.
• Comply with Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) rules and regulations.
• Promote and participate in safety and environmentally sensitive practices.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation program
• Excellent health and welfare programs
• Retirement program
• Outstanding development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree