Mechanical Operator

Standard Nuclear•Idaho Falls, ID

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Operator supports Standard Nuclear’s production operations by operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical processing equipment used to manufacture advanced ceramic and particulate materials. This hands-on position involves high-temperature equipment, mechanical fixtures, gas-flow systems, compaction tools, heat-treatment units, and mechanical assemblies. Operators are cross-trained across multiple processing areas and may support Standard Nuclear’s Oak Ridge facilities as production needs evolve. Prior experience with specialized equipment is not required; mechanical aptitude and industrial or manufacturing experience are sufficient.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience as a mechanical operator, industrial operator, manufacturing operator, or in a similar hands-on role.
Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, tools, and fixtures.
Comfort working with high-temperature systems, gas-flow equipment, and mechanical assemblies.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and record accurate data.
Ability to lift 50 pounds, work at heights, and work in environments involving heat, noise, or odors.
Ability to work in controlled or restricted-access areas while wearing required PPE.
U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected-individual status under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-temperature furnaces, heat-treatment systems, compaction tools, or pneumatic/mechanical equipment.
Exposure to industrial processing, maintenance, or materials-handling environments.
Experience with equipment start-up, commissioning, or process scale-up.
Familiarity with regulated or quality-controlled environments, such as NQA-1 or ISO.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills or a hands-on mechanical background.

Responsibilities

Operate mechanical processing systems, including high-temperature units, gas-controlled reactors, compaction equipment, and mechanical handling systems.
Adjust equipment parameters such as temperature, pressure, gas flow, timing, and mechanical settings according to defined procedures.
Load, inspect, and maintain mechanical fixtures, tooling, and material batches.
Monitor equipment performance and respond to alarms, process deviations, or abnormal conditions.
Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs on mechanical equipment and fixtures.
Replace wear components, adjust mechanical assemblies, and assist with equipment setup and changeovers.
Identify operational issues and coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams to resolve them.
Follow detailed work instructions for operating, adjusting, and monitoring mechanical systems.
Accurately record process data, measurements, and equipment readings in production logs.
Provide feedback on equipment behavior and workflow improvements to support process optimization.
Follow environmental, health, and safety requirements, including PPE use and safe handling of high-temperature and mechanical equipment.
Adhere to quality assurance procedures and promptly report nonconformances or equipment concerns.
Support audits, inspections, and operational readiness activities.
Train across multiple mechanical systems to provide operational flexibility across manufacturing areas.
Work across Standard Nuclear’s Oak Ridge production locations as needed to support manufacturing demands.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to meet production schedules and resolve mechanical or process challenges.