Senior Technician - Machining and MachineTool Research

Requisition Id 12529 

 

ORNL is a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science national laboratory, with an extraordinary 80-year history of solving the nation’s biggest problems. We have a dedicated and creative staff of over 6,200 people! ORNL’s decadal vision for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) is to cultivate an environment and practices that foster diversity in ideas and in the people across the organization, as well as to ensure ORNL is recognized as a workplace of choice. These elements are critical for enabling the execution of ORNL’s broader mission to accelerate scientific discoveries and their translation into energy, environment, and security solutions for the nation. Come join us and help solve the world's most challenging energy problems!

 

Overview:

The main function of this position is to support the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility and its affiliated groups with a primary focus on running and maintaining manual and CNC machine tools, EDM equipment, and metrology equipment. You should have significant experience operating machine tools, a good understanding of machining processes and cutting tools, significant NC programming experience, and moderate understanding of additive manufacturing.  You will likewise need to learn how to service and maintain the commercial and prototype machining systems.  In addition, you will be called on to help fabricate research components, assemble test fixtures, and conduct tests in support of Manufacturing Demonstration Facility activities.

 

Major Responsibilities / Duties:

• Job duties include preparation of materials, maintenance and operation of the equipment, conducting experiments on multiple materials and multiple systems. These activities will support the ORNL Manufacturing Demonstration Facility.  Your work will consist of operating the machines in support of DOE and SPP programs. You will maintain the equipment by monitoring the inventory and providing periodic maintenance. You will help select and create tooling and fixturing, prepare NC programs based on drawings and models, fabricate research components, and perform cutting tests in support of research programs. You will also support research activities by assembling test beds and helping maintain the work areas.

• Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma

• Documented proficiency in the operation of manual machine tools, EDM equipment, and metrology equipment.

• Proficiency in NC programming, including at least MasterCAM is required.

• You must possess at least ten years of experience in machining.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.

 

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.

ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.  UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.