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These services include mechanical, architectural, and civil services to build, support and maintain the Lab's infrastructure. The Production Division also facilitates shipping, receiving, inventory control and movement of small equipment and office setups.\nPosition Description\nThe Production Division seeks internal candidates for the Tool and Instrument Maker. This position fabricates, modifies, repairs, and assembles precision tools, instruments, fixtures, and components to support laboratory, research, and operational needs.\nThe employee will be assigned to the day shift Monday - Friday 8am to 4:30pm. This position reports to the Machine Shop Supervisor.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nFabricates, modifies, and repairs precision tools, instruments, fixtures, components, and assemblies using a variety of materials and working from engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, or verbal instructions. \nSets up and operates conventional and CNC machine tools, including benchtop grinders; programs parts using Mastercam and enters or uploads CNC programs into menu-driven and Fanuc-type controls; and performs precision benchwork, including machining, fitting, drilling, grinding, and finishing. \nIndependently determines appropriate machining methods, tooling, work holding, and sequence of operations for complex or non-routine assignments where established procedures or standards may not exist. \nPerforms layout, material preparation, setup, precision measurement, assembly, testing, and installation to ensure work meets required tolerances and quality standards. \nDesigns and fabricates specialized tools, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and other shop aids needed to complete assigned work safely and efficiently. \nPerforms routine maintenance and adjustments on assigned machines, tools, and equipment, and may develop specialized expertise in a particular machining process, material, or technical area. \nCalculates and sets controls to regulate machining factors such as speed, feed and coolant flow. \nOperates industrial rigging, hoisting and mobile cranes to load material into machinery. \nThe responsibilities listed above represent the primary functions of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of every duty that may be assigned.\nRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nHigh School diploma, GED, or higher. \nMastercam Certification or training in CNC operations. \nMinimum of 3-5 years’ experience on various CNC/NC equipment. \nAble to monitor displays, override controls and adjust machine performance. \nAbility to select and install tooling as required. \nKnowledge of various materials and their machining characteristics to determine appropriate cutting feeds and speeds. \nMust have a telephone and must provide the number to BNL for callout and contact purposes. \nPossess good written and verbal communication skills, including: Ability to follow written instruction procedures, work orders, and similar documents. \nAbility to sufficiently write/complete work orders and other required documents. \n\nAbility to communicate verbally with fellow workers and supervisors. \n\nMust be able to complete all the requirements of the Job Training Assessment. \nPossess a valid NYS driver's license.\nPreferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:\nKnowledge of FANUC programming / Mastercam. \n\nEnvironmental, Health, and Safety Requirements:\nMust meet physical requirements of the position, including but not limited to:\nStanding, bending and lifting. \nAbility to do heavy lifting > 30 lbs. \nAbility to work in confined spaces. \nAbility to climb fixed and portable ladders. \nWork outdoors/cold and warm environments. \nAbility to work around moving machinery. \nUse of powered and hand operated hand tools. \nPhysical coordination/dexterity and balance. \nAbility to wear proper PPE such as safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection.\nOther Information:\nThe successful applicant will be required to join IBEW Local 2230 and maintain membership within 30 days of their start date.\nThe Lab’s placement policy is to select the best qualified candidate for an available position. With respect to Bargaining Unit positions, candidates are considered in the following order: (1) present benefits-eligible employees within the department/division and/or appropriate bargaining unit, with preference for those within the immediate work group; (2) present benefits-eligible employees within the Laboratory; and (3) outside applicants. Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The starting salary for this position is $49.40 hour.\nBrookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information atBNL | Benefits Program\nBrookhaven National Laboratory requires all non-badged personnel including visitors to produce a REAL-ID or REAL-ID compliant documentation to access Brookhaven National Laboratory - view more information at www.bnl.gov/real-id. This is due to nationwide identification requirements for federal site access as required by the federal REAL ID Act. Those not in possession of a REAL ID-compliant document will not be permitted to access the site which includes access to the Laboratory for interviews.\nAs a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.\nAbout Us\nBrookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation’s future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. BSA salutes our veterans and active military members with careers that leverage the skills and unique experience they gained while serving our country, learn more at BNL | Opportunities for Veterans at Brookhaven National Laboratory.\nEqual Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\nGuided by our core values of integrity, responsibility, innovation, respect, and teamwork, Brookhaven Science Associates is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer-Vets/Disabled. We are committed to fostering a respectful and collaborative environment that fuels scientific discovery. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. *VEVRAA Federal Contractor\nBSA employees are subject to restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation at the time of hire for review by Brookhaven. 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