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Machinist Operator, CNC Programmer Combo

Nevada National Security Sites
North Las Vegas, NV Full Time
POSTED ON 5/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/28/2026
Job Description

Mission Support and Test Services, LLC (MSTS) manages and operates the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS) for the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). Our MISSION is to help ensure the security of the United States and its allies by providing high-hazard experimentation and incident response capabilities through operations, engineering, education, field, and integration services and by acting as environmental stewards to the Site’s Cold War legacy. Our VISION is to be the user site of choice for large-scale, high-hazard, national security experimentation, with premier facilities and capabilities below ground, on the ground, and in the air. (See NNSS.gov for our unique capabilities.) Our 2,750 professional, craft, and support employees are called upon to innovate, collaborate, and deliver on some of the more difficult nuclear security challenges facing the world today.

  • MSTS offers our full-time employees highly competitive salaries and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision; both a pension and a 401k; paid time off and 96 hours of paid holidays; relocation (if located more than 75 miles from work location); tuition assistance and reimbursement; and more.
  • MSTS is a limited liability company consisting of Honeywell International Inc. (Honeywell), Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs), and HII Nuclear Inc.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Machinist Operator CNC Programmer Combo position in support of the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS), National Laboratories Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore and Pantex in direct support of National Security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operates and maintains lathe and milling machines conventional and CNC.
  • Reviews drawings, instructions, blueprints and Geometric and Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) callouts to ensure accurate production.
  • Takes precise measurements.
  • Selects appropriate machine and settings for a given task.
  • Works with Shop Traveler for proper sequence of tasks to complete the assignment.
  • Provide manual dexterity, team player along with good Integrity.
  • Checks output for quality assurance and documents or discards defects.
  • Identifies need for and performs machine maintenance and minor repairs.
  • Maintains a safe and clean workstation.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
  • Program part with clear, standardized instructions adaptable for machine operators of varying skill levels.
  • Ability to create and maintain machine set up sheets.

Qualifications

Due to the nature of our work, US Citizenship is required for all positions.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Apprenticeship or vocational training is preferred.
  • Experience working with machine tools or mechanical assembly.
  • Preferred experience on any of the following 5 th axis milling, lathe-turn machines (e.g DMU 105), and CNC lathes with live tooling.
  • Applies working knowledge of safety protocols.
  • Uses high level coordination and mechanical skills.
  • Possess strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
  • Must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in math.
  • Be proficient with Master Cam, Esprit and G-code programming at the machine.
  • Must be proficient in understanding and following Geometric and Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GDT).
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.
  • This is a collective-bargaining agreement position.
  • The primary work location will be at the Losee Road facility in North Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • Work schedule for this position will be 4/10’s, Monday – Thursday (subject to change).
  • Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required. MSTS maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
MSTS is required by DOE directive to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants offered employment with MSTS are also subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. In addition, Applicants for employment must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship, at least 18 years of age. Reference DOE Order 472.2 , “Personnel Security”. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted.

Ability to obtain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification credential under the Department of Energy Order 206.2, ‘Identity, Credential, and Access Management,’ and Supplemental Directive NNSA SD 206.2, ‘Implementation of Personal Identity Verification for Uncleared Contractors.’

MSTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. MSTS is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

Hourly wage for this position is $59.33.

  • Candidate has the opportunity to become a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 12.

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