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Laboratory Machinist Apprentice

Job ID

6512

Location

SLAC - Menlo Park, CA

Full-Time

Temporary

SLAC Job Postings

Position Overview:

The SLAC MFD Light Machine Shop provides manufacturing services to fabricate devices for SLAC and other related institutions.

We're seeking a Machinist Apprentice to be part of our Apprenticeship Program. The purpose of the Stanford/SEIU Local 2007 Joint Apprenticeship Program is to train an Apprentice to be a well-rounded Machinist to support the asset value of SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. At the completion of the Apprenticeship Program, the Apprentice will possess skills of a journey level working machinist, and a California State certificate in representation of a journey level card.

The program consists of full time (40 hours per week) of on-the-job training **(OJT)** and evenings of classroom education. Classroom training for the Machinist Apprentice will be selected from the State of California Division of Industrial Relations (DIR) list of approved schools. If the apprentice chooses to finish all general education college courses, this will apply to attaining an A.S. degree in Machine Tool Technology. The Apprentice will have a supervisor, work with a journey person and be assigned a mentor. Apprentices will be exposed to various trade duties covering the curriculum coursework. Adherence to consistent attendance at both the OJT and the classroom parts of the program is a mandated requirement.

This is a four-year fixed term position. Although there is no guarantee of a regular continuing position at SLAC at the completion of the four-year fixed term Apprenticeship Program, this apprenticeship will provide a steppingstone towards a future certificate in a specialized field. Through classroom work and on the job training, apprentices will be trained in necessary skills and tools of the machining trade.

Your specific responsibilities will include:

The Laboratory Machinist Apprentice will perform a variety of skilled work on basic assignments under supervision, or under advisement from higher level Accelerator Technologists. Explicit technical guidance and expected results are generally provided. The Laboratory Machinist Apprentice will be trained and required to perform the tasks while working with a journey-level Machinist or Accelerator Technologist in the following areas and equipment:

+ Shop Safety

+ Print reading

+ Deburring

+ Filing

+ Use of power tools

+ Calipers

+ Micrometers

+ Pin Gages

+ Indicators

+ Manual/Power Saw Equipment

+ Knee Mills

+ Tool Room Lathes

+ Basic Programing to include - Precision Milling/Facing; Precision Boring; Precision Threading; Precision Turning/Speeds and Precision Feeds; Precision Mill and Lathe

+ Grinding

+ Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Lathe

+ CNC Mill

+ Precision Mastercam Programming

+ Intro to Precision Electro Discharge Machining (EDM)-Sinker and Wire

Qualifications:

+ Be at least 18 years old at the time of employment.

+ Must be able to work independently as well as precisely follow detailed work instructions.

+ Ability to exercise stop activity authority as appropriate.

+ Ability to identify training, information, and resources needed to perform work.

+ Ability to use SLAC programs and policies to address concerns and employment issues.

+ Demonstrate ability to consistently use good judgment while facilitating the safe and efficient flow of work as well as the understanding of when, how and where to seek assistance from technical and/or safety experts as well as report up through line management when appropriate.

+ Demonstrate ability to understand and apply the basic elements of SLAC Work Planning and Control program (WPC) in resident areas.

+ Demonstrate understanding of and ability to comply with good shop practices and safety requirements.

SLAC Employee Competencies:

+ **Effective Decisions** : Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.

+ **Self-Development** : Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.

+ **Dependability** : Can be counted on delivering results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.

+ **Initiative** : Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.

+ **Adaptability** : Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.

+ **Communication:** Ensures effective information flows to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriately written, spoken, presented messages.

+ **Relationships** : Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.

Physical requirements and working conditions:

+ Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

+ Special machine, lift, or crane operation Hoisting and Rigging training required for handling materials.

+ Constantly stand/walk

+ Frequently lift/fine grasping, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 10-20lb, occasionally 21-35lb and rarely >35lb

+ Occasionally perform seated work, desk-based computer tasks, twist/bend/stoop/squat, operate foot and/or hand controls

+ Rarely kneel/crawl, climb ladders, scaffolds, or other use a telephone, write by hand, sort/file, scrub, /sweep/mop.

+ Given the nature of this position, SLAC will require onsite work.

Work standards:

+ Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

+ Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1 General Policy and Responsibilities: http://www-group.slac.stanford.edu/esh/eshmanual/pdfs/ESHch01.pdf

+ Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu .

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**Classification Title:** Laboratory Machinist Apprentice

**Grade:** A00

**Job code:** 6476

**Duration:** Fixed Term

This position is represented by SEIU Local 2007 and the collective bargaining agreement between the university and SEIU Local 2007 governs the terms and conditions of employment.

_The expected pay range for this position is $34.29 - $54.29 per hour. Placement in the range is subject to the applicable Collective Bargaining Unit. SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs._

SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and supports diversity in the workplace. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. All staff at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory must be able to demonstrate the legal right to work in the United States. SLAC is an E-Verify employer.