SFCC Special Materials Machinist Pipeline Program (Undergraduate Student ST)

What You Will Do

The Plutonium Machining Group is the operational group at the forefront of pit manufacturing and investigating plutonium pits that are at the heart of the United States' modern thermonuclear weapons stockpile. The pit surveillance program supports early identification of stockpile aging concerns to predict the lifetime of weapon components and materials. Manufacturing and surveillance processes are conducted at the Laboratory's nuclear material handling facility, TA-55, PF-4.

Special Materials Machinists (SMMs) are an essential workforce needed for the successful execution of the Laboratory's manufacturing and scientific missions. Come and join an innovative team machining precision actinide components in defense of our nation. This pipeline program is designed to prepare students for entry level Special Materials Machining positions in the nation's premier plutonium facility at TA-55.

This competitive opportunity will reimburse awarded students' tuition and fees as an undergraduate intern at LANL. Students will be paid for hours in class at SFCC, for hours dedicated to the initiation of the security clearance process, for hours completing LANL required training, and for hours at the laboratory during on-site internships. Applicants will be considered for transition to full time employment upon graduation with an Associate's degree after meeting all LANL eligibility requirements.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must complete application required by LANL and SFCC in its entirety

• Application Form

• Resume

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest

• High School Transcript

• College Transcripts (if applicable)

• 3.0 GPA (From high school or college ONLY if existing student)

• Registration at SFCC as Full Time Student in daytime cohort (12 to 18 credit hours)

• Enrolled at SFCC in Engineering Machining Technology Associates Degree

• Minimum WorkKeys Scores (Workplace Documents 3; Applied Math 3; Graphic Literacy 3)

• Eligible for Q-level DOE security clearance, which requires US citizenship except in very rare circumstances generally not present in this program.

• Pass Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing

• Pass Background Check

Training/Certifications: Successful candidates will be expected to complete the Laboratory's SMM Qualification Program upon hire.

Education/Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of the AAS degree program in 2 consecutive years with a 3.0 GPA as determined by SFCC academic process.

Desired Qualifications

• Computer skills including use of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Teams.

• Mechanically inclined.

Note to Applicants: Upon successful completion of the program, students will commit to Los Alamos National Laboratory employment as an SMM at TA-55 in the plutonium facility for no less than 3 years. Failure to fulfill this commitment may result in repayment of tuition and fees to LANL.

Work Schedule

Typical schedule will be in classroom instruction Monday through Thursday at Santa Fe Community College and on-site internship at Los Alamos National Laboratory on Friday during Spring and Fall semesters. Summer breaks will require full time Internships at Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in Northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. LANL enhances national security by ensuring the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile, developing technologies to reduce threats from weapons of mass destruction, and solving problems related to energy, environment, infrastructure, health, and global security concerns. Our generous benefits package includes:

• 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)

Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2 (~~~) . Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance. and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 (~~~) for additional information.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 (~~~) for applicant eligibility requirements.

Incentive Compensation Program: For general program information refer to the Student Programs web page: ~~~

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to ~~~ or call ~~~ option 1.

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• Select the Register button if you have never been employed with the Lab or received insurance coverage to Create an Account.

• From here, you will establish an account with username and password.

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