Manufacturing Operator

Job Title - Manufacturing Operator I

Job Location - 3901 Castle Hayne Road, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America, 28402-2819

Job Description -

Start Date: ASAP

Working Model: On-site, 40 hours week with regular overtime - no more than 8 hours of overtime per week

Working Hours: 

11pm - 7am 3rd shift

7am - 7pm weekend shift

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Setup and operate a variety of production equipment in a nuclear fuel fabrication operation.
• Job responsibilities may include: operate complex press, grind, mill, slug, roll tumble, lathe, saw, blending and granulating machinery.
• Move various products and product containers to a variety of process stations and/or storage locations.
• Operate motorized fork trucks, side-loaders, hand trucks, and overhead cranes.
• Perform basic setups, changeovers, and perform minor adjustments to maintain machine tolerances.
• Check and monitor quality and output using precision measuring equipment, such as: micrometers, indicators, optical comparator, profilometer, and pin gages.
• Continuously adhere to all areas of personal, nuclear, and criticality safety regulations and requirements.
• Accountable for complete accuracy in data input to material inventory control system.
• Maintain records, process control charts, and other documentation as required.
• Interpret operating procedures, temporary operating procedures, and production notices, and assure that quality and process instructions are followed.
• Perform duties and tasks related to all safety regulations and procedures and that are necessary to keep facilities, materials, and work area clean and orderly.
• Frequently lift heavy trays up to 50 lbs. from ground to head level. Must be able to push/pull up material handling carts with a required force up to 50 lbs.*
• Stand for extended periods. Some climbing, bending, squatting, and stooping required.*
• Achieve qualification/certification on level elements as specified in operating and quality documents.
• Read and comprehend operating, quality, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must pass a pre-hire assessment as part of the selection process, which includes math, reading, following detailed instructions, and other basic competencies.

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DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a maintenance, manufacturing/production operation, nuclear facility, OR equivalent military experience; OR Associate Degree in technical field (e.g., Computer Integrating Machining, Electrical/Electronics Technology, Mechatronics, etc.); OR minimum of 3 months as a certified FMO Ceramics operator or FCO operator in the last 2 years.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

• For nuclear controlled access area assignments, must pass nuclear safety, industrial, and environmental training test, respiratory protection requirements, and QC measurement test.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, including weekend shifts as needed.
• Corrected 20/20 vision and color distinction required to complete the Quality Control (QC) vision test.
• Ability and willingness to wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, safety shoes, protective clothing, and a half and/or full-face respirator mask.
• With or without reasonable accommodation