Mechanical Operator

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Hopkins, SC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechanical Operator, you will operate equipment and perform manual tasks according to established procedures. You may move between Mechanical Operations to meet production needs, work off backlogs, or cover workforce shortages. You will assist other operators as instructed by the department Team Manager and help troubleshoot or solve problems with experienced operators. All tasks must be performed according to operating procedures.

Work areas include ADU Rods, IFBA, Tube Prep, Non-Fuel, Grids, and Final Assembly and Packing. Tasks may include loading fuel rods while maintaining item control; operating a sand blaster and performing acid stripping; handling IFBA coater screens and pellets; weighing fuel rods and cleaning components; entering component and contract cut-off data into a computer system; performing insert welding; assembling and cleaning grids; loading fuel rod magazines; operating assembly washing processes; and loading assemblies for shipment.

Across all areas, the operator moves and locates materials within designated work areas, including using forklifts and overhead cranes; performs product-material traceability transactions and records; follows accountability, criticality, safety, security, and hygiene procedures; and performs housekeeping such as mopping, manual wiping, painting, and other assigned routine responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 0–6 months of experience required.
• Safety-first attitude.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and perform procedure-based work.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Nice To Haves

• 2 or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment and perform manual tasks according to established procedures.
• Move between Mechanical Operations as needed to meet production needs, work off backlogs, or cover workforce shortages.
• Assist other operators as instructed by the department Team Manager.
• Help troubleshoot or solve problems with experienced operators.
• Load fuel rods while maintaining item control in ADU Rods.
• In IFBA, operate the sand blaster, perform acid stripping, remove screens from coater fixtures, and load or unload pellets into or from coater fixtures.
• In Tube Prep, perform fuel rod weigh-scale operations, clean fuel rod components such as end plugs and springs, and enter component and contract cut-off data into the computer system.
• Perform insert welding operations in Non-Fuel.
• Assemble grids and perform miscellaneous grid-cleaning operations.
• In Final Assembly and Packing, load fuel rod magazines, operate the assembly washing process, and load assemblies for shipment.
• Move and locate materials within designated work areas, including using a forklift and overhead crane.
• Perform product-material traceability transactions and recordings, including electronic records and routings.
• Follow accountability, criticality, safety, security, and hygiene procedures.
• Perform housekeeping, including mopping, manual wiping, painting, and other assigned routine responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive 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