Manufacturing Technician, Lead

Centrus Global•Oak Ridge, TN

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About The Position

Join Centrus Energy’s advanced manufacturing team as a Composites Operations Lead Technician. This hands-on leadership role supports the fabrication and assembly of composite components and the safe, efficient, high-quality execution of production activities. The Lead Technician provides day-to-day technical leadership across composites manufacturing, including material handling, fabrication, scheduling, production sequencing, and supply chain coordination. The position works with engineering, design, testing, and operations teams to improve manufacturing processes, workflows, tooling, equipment, and fabrication methods. It also involves mentoring and training technicians, supporting workforce development, and contributing to a collaborative culture of accountability and continuous improvement. The role includes hands-on composite fabrication, equipment setup, inspections, troubleshooting, and production operations, as well as participation in Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and Manufacturing Development and Integration activities. The estimated starting base salary range is $80,310–$117,347, and the position is incentive eligible. Offers may reflect skills, relevant experience, education, training, and certifications; compensation above the range may be considered for exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience. Employment is contingent on identity and work-eligibility verification, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and obtaining and maintaining a Q-level security clearance. Employees in roles requiring a clearance are subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or reasonable suspicion. A Federal government background investigation and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

Requirements

Associate degree in a technical discipline, completion of a relevant apprenticeship, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two or more years of experience in composites fabrication, assembly, or related manufacturing operations.
Basic knowledge of composite manufacturing processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Q-level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within NQA-1, ISO 9000/9001, or similar quality programs.
Hands-on experience with filament winding, prepreg tape layup, or mandrel-based composite manufacturing.
Experience in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
Lean and Six Sigma training or experience.
Current Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day technical leadership across composites manufacturing activities.
Support material handling, fabrication, scheduling, production sequencing, and supply chain coordination.
Help ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with engineering, design, testing, and operations teams to develop and improve manufacturing processes, production workflows, tooling, equipment, and fabrication methods.
Monitor production progress, address technical challenges, and support planning and documentation activities.
Identify opportunities to improve performance, quality, and efficiency.
Mentor and support technicians and assist with training and workforce development.
Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to Lean and Six Sigma initiatives and Manufacturing Development and Integration activities.
Perform hands-on composite fabrication, equipment setup, inspections, troubleshooting, and production operations.