Manufacturing Technician

Centrus Energy•Oak Ridge, TN

10d•$67,874 - $93,100

About The Position

The Manufacturing Technician builds, tests, and delivers complex electromechanical assemblies supporting critical operations. The role works independently and collaborates with engineers to produce high-quality assemblies using work instructions and efficient production approaches. It applies analytical problem-solving and hands-on mechanical expertise to troubleshoot production challenges, follows established procedures and policies, and upholds worker-protection standards, safety, procedural discipline, and operational excellence. The position reports directly to the Assembly Operations Manager. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Employment requires verification of identity and U.S. work eligibility, a pre-employment background check and drug test, and a federal background investigation for the clearance. Employees are subject to random drug testing and may be tested following certain incidents or when there is reasonable suspicion of impairment; federal reinvestigations may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to currently hold or obtain a Q security clearance, and to obtain and maintain that clearance.
A foundation in manufacturing and assembly practices.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
Strong listening, communication, and teamwork skills.
High personal integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.
Ability to read and follow technical drawings and detailed work instructions.

Responsibilities

Build, test, and deliver complex electromechanical assemblies.
Follow work instructions to produce high-quality assemblies.
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to develop efficient approaches to production tasks.
Troubleshoot production challenges using analytical problem-solving and mechanical expertise.
Use established procedures and policies to make informed decisions about production obstacles.
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure activities align with worker-protection standards.
Maintain procedural discipline and operational excellence.