Manufacturing Technician Sr.

Centrus Global • Oak Ridge, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Manufacturing Technician at Centrus Energy, you’ll be part of a world-class team bringing cutting-edge technology to life—assembling, testing, and delivering highly precise electromechanical components that help power a cleaner energy future. You’ll serve as both a hands-on expert and a mentor, combining mechanical know-how with sharp problem-solving skills to keep our production running safely, efficiently, and at the highest quality standards. You’ll take the lead in building and testing complex assemblies, following established procedures while helping engineers refine and improve them. You’ll use your technical expertise to troubleshoot issues, verify processes, and mentor junior technicians—all while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence. From advising on manufacturing approaches to validating new methods, you’ll play a vital role in making sure every component that leaves our facility meets Centrus’s world-class standard.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
• 5+ years of production experience in the nuclear, chemical, or manufacturing industry
• A strong mechanical aptitude and passion for precision craftsmanship
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in centrifuge or enrichment technology
• A current or active Q-Clearance
• Hands-on expertise as a Qualified Assembly Technician for Rotor, Column, Lower Suspension, or Upper Suspension Assemblies
• Experience with filament winding and high-precision manufacturing processes

Responsibilities

• Building and testing complex assemblies, following established procedures.
• Helping engineers refine and improve procedures.
• Troubleshooting issues.
• Verifying processes.
• Mentoring junior technicians.
• Advising on manufacturing approaches.
• Validating new methods.

Benefits

• Pre-employment background check
• Pre-employment drug test
• Random drug testing program
• Drug testing in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Background investigation by the Federal government for Q security clearance.
• Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

What This Job Offers

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