Mechanical Operator
Hopkins, SC, US, 29061
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
Operate equipment and perform manual tasks according to established procedures. Move between the areas of Chemical Operations as need to meet production needs, to work off backlogs or to cover manpower shortage. Assist other operators as instructed by department Team Manager. Assist in troubleshooting or problems solving with experienced operators. All functions performed in accordance with operating procedures.
Areas for Mechanical Operator:
ADU RODS
- Load fuel rods, maintaining item control
IFBA
- Operate the sand blaster
- Perform the acid stripping process
- Remove the screen from IFBA coater fixtures
- Load/Unload pellets into/from coater fixtures
Tube Prep:
- Perform fuel rod weigh scale operations
- Clean fuel rod components (end plugs, springs)
- Input data into computer system for components and contract cut-offs
Non-Fuel:
- Perform insert welding operations
Grids:
- Assemble grids
- Perform miscellaneous grid cleaning operations
Final Assembly and Packing:
- Perform fuel rod magazine loading.
- Operate assembly washing process.
- Load assemblies for shipment
All Areas:
- Move and locate material(s) within designated work area (including use of forklift, overhead crane)
- Perform product material traceability transactions and recordings (electronic and routings)
- Adhere to accountability, criticality, safety, security and hygiene procedures
- Perform housekeeping including mopping, manual wiping, painting, and other routine duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 0-6 months of experience is required. 2 plus years of manufacturing experience is preferred
- Safety 1st Attitude; Ability to Read, Comprehend and Perform Procedure-Based Work; Mechanical Aptitude; Problem Solving; Attention to detail
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry’s first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
<span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
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Nearest Major Market: Columbia
Nearest Secondary Market: South Carolina
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