Field Machinist Lead

What You’ve Accomplished

- Completion of a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of directly related experience

- Completion of a 2-year machine technology certificate and completion of a 4-year apprenticeship is strongly preferred

- Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

- Broad knowledge of conventional and CNC machine tool operations as required including tool/fixture selection/application and limited CNC programming.

- Demonstrated ability to efficiently and consistently produce quality machined component, tools & fixtures.

- Familiarity with the company’s safety and health policy/program.

- You 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:

- Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively

- Excellent communication skills

- Must be a team player

Your Opportunity

This temporary 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 Field Machinist Lead in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Installed Base Business Unit. The Field Machinist Lead is responsible for oversight of the Canadian union craft in the set up and operation of a wide variety of portable machine tools to perform on-site machine work and repairs for the Bruce Unit 3 Steam Generator Replacement project. Your primary role is to provide technical training and oversight on the execution of field machining operations in accordance with the approved site and company procedures The Lead is directly responsible for technical oversight for the execution of services in accordance with the requirements of the site and Framatome process and procedures. You will conduct training and development of the Canadian union craft to continuously improve their skills and levels of competence and knowledge. This position requires up to 100% travel to Canada at Bruce Nuclear Power station. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Additional Job Requirements:

- Willing to work 6-7 days a week and up to a 12-hour shift depending on the project’s needs.

- Passport required

- Must be able to wear safety equipment as required by the safety department for personal protection.

- Ability to lift and carry 45 pounds.

- Must be able to walk and climb except when performing non-field duties.

- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employee to communicate effectively.

- Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodations, which permits employee to further investigate inadequate processes.

- Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee to perform routine office duties.

- Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.

- Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver within a plant environment to include the ability to gain access to elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.

Work Conditions:

- Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a nuclear plant atmosphere.

- Interact with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.

- Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels

- May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.

- Work areas are inside the containment building which may be radioactive and contaminated. Must be able to work in plastics or PAPRs.

- Temperature inside containment may reach 360 C.

- Will have to work in tight spaces while operating rotating equipment.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by adhering to Company/Customer safety standards and practices and to legal regulations, alerting others regarding potential hazards or concern.

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 Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $33.80 - $44.30 per hour. 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.

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%20A%20to%20Part%20810

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.