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Production Control Specialist 1

Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026
What You Will Do

Use your skills to support our national security mission! Prototype Fabrication (PF) is seeking a qualified Production Control Specialist 1 to join the division's Integrated Logistics & Asset Management (ILAM) group.

PF Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory provides machining, fabrication and dimensional inspection of critical hardware needed to support the nation's stockpile stewardship efforts. Join our dedicated staff of engineers, machinists, dimensional inspectors, and other staff supporting multiple programs with manufactured components ranging in size through a wide variety of materials for a broad customer base.

As a Production Control Specialist 1, you will be tasked with providing vital inventory management support to the entire division to enable efficient and compliant operations. These responsibilities include a broad range of inventory control activities to include managing classified inventory, receiving incoming raw stock material, identifying and ordering general shop supplies, stocking and managing an automated inventory control system, conducting cycle counts, aiding in the proper management of controlled storage locations, chemical inventory, and other general shop tasks to maintain a safe, secure and organized work area.

This position receives supervision and technical guidance from more experienced inventory control personnel and group management. Work is evaluated on completion to ensure objectives have been met. This position has regular contact with group management and general staff.

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:

Technical

  • Demonstrated experience with detailed record keeping and strong organizational skills, e.g., inventory, records, and materials logs.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with typical business software, computer hardware, and use of computer systems, specifically, spreadsheets, procurement systems and inventory databases.
  • Ability to safely handle material of various shapes, sizes, weights, and of high value, in the receipt and distribution of materials around a shop floor and across the LANL campus.
  • Ability to work in a high consequence environment, where safety and security requirements are fully understood and always followed.

Communication and Teamwork

  • Demonstrated experience interacting in a customer service-related setting and the ability to work effectively and cohesively in a team environment to meet established objectives.
  • Strong writing ability and verbal communication skills required to independently prepare and present data and reports to peers, senior colleagues, management, and customers.
  • Demonstrated record of dependability, reliability, and commitment to the long-term needs of the job duties and programmatic goals of the organization.

Education/Experience:

Position requires 2 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.

Training/Certifications: You must have the ability to acquire and maintain pertinent certifications, such as: Radiological Worker II; Beryllium Worker; classified matter custodian (CMC); forklift operator; crane operator; and others that may apply.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience working with inventory management software to properly manage consumables in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with annual inventory audits and assessments to ensure accurate inventory records.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Position Commitment:

Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position commitment for this position 1 year.

Note to Applicants:

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.

Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. 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.

Regular Position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

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 P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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 applicable federal, state and local 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 applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947 opt. 3.

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