Research Technician 4 (Manufacturing Technician 4)

About This Role

The Research Technician 4 (Manufacturing Technician 4) will work within a nuclear facility to manufacture products, support material movement, and assist with glove box operations. This role involves hands-on work with plutonium processing, adhering to strict safety and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform manufacturing operations in metal processing, metal recovery, vacuum equipment operation, mechanical assembly, leak testing, equipment troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Adhere to all Laboratory and industry regulatory guidance for installation, repair, and maintenance.
• Write and maintain records, concise progress reports, and interact with support organizations.
• Safely handle radioactive materials and chemicals in glove boxes, perform bag outs and glove changes in a respirator.
• Follow Detailed Operating Procedures and formality of operations for conducting work in a Nuclear Facility.
• Protect nuclear materials and classified information, perform transactions on the LANMAS computer system, and conduct activities in accordance with environmental regulations.
• Provide general process and operational support, including nuclear criticality safety, material control and accountability, glovebox maintenance, radiological protection, and waste minimization and management.
• Collaborate with other facility representatives to support safety and reliability of equipment and systems.
• Prepare samples and reagents for analysis and execute experiments.
• Conduct waste packaging, labeling, documentation, staging, and shipment in accordance with environmental regulations and Laboratory policies and procedures.
• Be available to work in the Plutonium Facility.
• Provide training and oversight for new technicians.
• Operate, maintain, and oversee repairs to equipment.

Requirements

• Experience in technical work such as chemical synthesis, materials handling, analytical procedures, materials characterization, optical and laser systems, data acquisition systems, cryogenics, vacuum systems, pressure systems, fiber optics, electronic imaging, solid-state electronic design and assembly, or mechanical systems.
• Specialized training and knowledge for working in hazardous environments (high explosives, radiological or fissile materials, accelerators, lasers, pulse power, or high energy systems).
• Experience with test and design, including reading drawings and schematics, using digital test equipment, data analysis, electromagnetic shielding, high-speed data acquisition systems and software, and ultrafast timing techniques.
• Ability to work effectively, conscientiously, and professionally in a high-performance team environment.
• Demonstrated experience interacting and communicating both written and orally.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational, analytical thinking, observation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge and implementation of required safety practices for work assignments.
• Ability to follow safeguards and security procedures in accordance with ISSM practices.
• Ability to work independently with written and verbal instructions, procedures, plans, and Laboratory requirements.
• Understanding and knowledge of computer systems and applications (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).
• Ability to pass and maintain required training.
• In depth understanding of Formality of Operations.
• Ability to acquire and maintain all required certifications and training related to work within the Plutonium Facility.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring entry level technicians.

Qualifications

• Associate degree
• 5 years of related experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Nice to Have

• Formal training or experience machining a variety of materials with lathes, mills, drill presses, saws, and other industrial apparatus.
• Experience working with radioactive and other hazardous materials.
• Expert understanding of in-process inspection techniques and technologies.
• Knowledge in computers, computer programming, and/or software applications used in R&D job function.
• Active DOE Q Clearance.
• Active HRP certification.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits