Machinist

Job ID: 517799 Location: SPRING CITY, TN Regular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Machinist - 517791

Organization: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Mechanical Maintenance

Location: Watts Bar Nuclear Plant in Spring City, Tennessee

Relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Local candidates may be preferred.

Posting Open: 1/30/2026

Posting Close: 2/1/2026 at 11:59 pm EST

Salary: $110,345

Duties

Performs general and emergency repairs to nuclear plant mechanical equipment. Such equipment includes control rod drives, reactor recirculating pumps, steam turbines, governors, pumps, water intake equipment, cranes, and other plant equipment; dismantling and assembling equipment, the removal of parts, and repair of tools. Performs maintenance jobs in accordance with written instructions and quality assurance requirements. Operates shop equipment such as lathes, shapers, milling machines, surface grinders, radial drills, floor drills, and general shop machinery. May be required to use oxygenacetylene torches for both heating and cutting. The repairs to machinery and equipment may be radioactive or located in a radiation zone.

A minor portion of time will be spent in connection with infrequent construction work making up necessary job reports, and periodic checking of general operating conditions of mechanical equipment.

Qualifications

Must be a journeyman machinist with at least a high school education or equivalent, and four or more years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical equipment. The position requires a thorough knowledge of precision machine shop work and the mechanical characteristics of equipment installed in the plant which includes alignment of and repairs to turbines and turbine equipment, pumps, hydraulic couplings, compressors, blowers, hoists, governors, cranes, and related equipment. Another prerequisite is the capacity to apply this knowledge to the correct procedure to be followed in all emergencies as well as during routine attention.

Supervison Received

Under the direct supervision of a foreman, who assigns and checks work during progress as well as completed work for proper performance, and under the general supervision of a general foreman and the craft section supervisor.

Supervision Over Others

May supervise the work and training of one or more helpers or apprentices.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TVA values and embraces diversity. We encourage all individuals to apply regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, religion, veteran status and age. We strive to be inclusive of all the people we serve across the Valley.

TVA is an Equal Opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunities. Any applicant or employee who believes s/he has a discrimination claim (including harassment or retaliation) must contact TVA’s Equal Opportunity Compliance office within 45 calendar days of the event or action s/he believes to constitute discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.

Drug-Free Workplace

All TVA Non-Nuclear employees are covered by TVA's Federal Drug-Free Workplace Program Plan, in accordance with Executive Order 12564, Public Law 100-71 and the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing. Information regarding the Drug Free Workplace Program can be found at www.samhsa.gov/workplace. TVA Non-Nuclear employees in Testing Designated Positions, including those performing safety-sensitive duties are also subject to random drug testing. TVA Nuclear employees are subject to random alcohol and drug tests in accordance with 10 CFR Part 26 as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

- Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

- Email documents to careers@tva.gov

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found at https://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email Careers@tva.gov.