You have completed a High School Diploma and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.
Who You Are
Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/
You may have also acquired the following skills:
Safety / Quality Mindset
Team Work & Peer Relationships
Dependability
Initiative
Mechanical aptitude
Your Opportunity
This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Rods Manufacturing Technician in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Rods/Bundles/Cages Product Center in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include:
HRR Rods Fabrication - loading pellets into Rods, welding of end caps, rod inspection.
Duties will vary according to the specific area to which employee is assigned; however, all assignments involve training to gain knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Process Specifications, and Quality Control Standards.
Must be willing to work around chemicals.
Must be willing to work shift rotation.
Will be asked to work around radiation.
Basic parts preparation per SWIs/SOPs.
Performs basic assembly and fabrication operations.
May utilize scales, calipers, cutters, crimp tools, inspection tools and various other small hand tools in the daily operation of job.
Accurately enter/scan completed production data into system.
Set up and perform the most common or routine dimensional and visual inspections in an assigned area.
Moves material and product in the work area by proper handling method.
Keeps work area and equipment clean and orderly.
May assist with minor equipment maintenance, repair and inspection, following detailed procedures, and report defects to supervision.
During lull periods of production, may be required to work in other cost centers. This may include cleaning and wearing a respirator.
Properly handles hazardous materials.
Performs job duties in a safe manner.
Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.
Who We Are
Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.
See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/component-manufacturing/
Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
Your Total Rewards Package
The starting pay rate for this position is $21.00 per hour and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:
Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 56 hours of PTO, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.
Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810
Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
