Manufacturing Technician

What You’ve Accomplished

- Completion of a High School diploma, or equivalent

- At least 1 year of directly related experience

- Must possess mechanical aptitude

- Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations

- Must possess basic computer skills

- Must be able to read and follow written and verbal procedures and instructions

- 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:

- The candidate must function well as a member of a work team yet be able to work independently with little oversight.

- The candidate must possess good communication and leadership skills to be responsive to needs of customers, to direct the work of the work crew and to train crew members in their duties as experience and knowledge are gained.

- The candidate must handle and transport drums and buckets of uranium material according to procedures.

- All assignments involve training to gain knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Process Specifications, Radiation Work Procedures, and Criticality Specifications.

- The candidate must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as full-face or fresh air supplied respirator.

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 Manufacturing Technician in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Framatome makes fuel for Nuclear Power generation plants. Our specific tasks are to convert uranium feed stock to uranium dioxide powder which will be further processed to make this fuel. We also segregate, process, and dispose any hazardous and radioactive wastes that are generated on site according to governing regulations. Your work tasks will include:

- Learning to operate various equipment to convert, dissolve, purify, and process uranium materials in a safe and proficient manner.

- Using the processed uranium product in downstream processes to create fuel to produce carbon free electricity in nuclear power plants.

- Learning how to read different instruments to help you in your processing duties.

- Gaining experience using computer software and hardware with several data bases to electronically transfer and track materials and products.

- Developing process and equipment troubleshooting skills. You will learn how to handle uranium safely.

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/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

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 $27.50 per hour. After a successfully completed introductory period the pay increases to $29.50 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%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.