Chemical Operator

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Hopkins, SC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Chemical Operator at Westinghouse, you will operate equipment and perform manual tasks according to established procedures. You may move between Chemical Operations as needed to meet production requirements, work through backlogs, or cover workforce shortages. You will assist other operators as instructed by the department Team Manager and help troubleshoot problems with experienced operators. All work must follow operating procedures.

The position may involve work in Conversion, URRS, Pelletizing, and activities common to all areas. Tasks include handling and packaging uranium-bearing materials, operating production and processing equipment, cleaning and inspecting materials and equipment, maintaining item control, and following accountability, criticality, safety, security, and hygiene procedures. The role also includes completing training and performing other work assigned by the Manager.

The hourly rate is $24, dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills. The position is identified as onsite.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–6 months of experience required.
• Safety-first attitude.
• Ability to perform procedure-based work.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

• Two or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Wastewater License.

Responsibilities

• Package UO2 powder from the conversion process and maintain item control.
• Download UO2 powder from bulk containers to polypacks while maintaining item control.
• Operate the Assay Meters, Metal Detector, Honing Booth, Ultrasonic Cleaning System, Parts Washer, Shredder, and Sorting Hood.
• Disassemble HEPA filters.
• Clean and re-valve UF6 cylinders.
• Receive, unpack, repackage, and ship recycled material and containers, including generating records.
• Perform powder prepping.
• Operate the press, sintering furnaces, and grinder.
• Stack blanket pellets.
• Perform D&V inspection of pellets.
• Oxidize uranium-bearing materials in oxidation ovens.
• Clean filter presses and change cartridge and bag filters.
• Screen debris from uranium-bearing materials.
• Perform housekeeping, including mopping, manual wiping, painting, and other routine assigned tasks.
• Clean parts and equipment before maintenance work or disposal.
• Perform item control transactions and audits.
• Follow accountability, criticality, safety, security, and hygiene procedures.
• Assist operators with routine tasks as assigned.
• Complete training.
• Move product and materials as directed by others.
• Assist other operators as directed by the Team Manager or a higher-level operator.
• Perform other work specifically assigned by the Manager.
• Move between Chemical Operations as needed to meet production needs, work through backlogs, or cover workforce shortages.
• Help troubleshoot or solve problems with experienced operators, following operating procedures.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, which may include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and a Health Savings Account with employer contribution options.
• Wellness programs, including an Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Opportunities for flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement and comprehensive career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED