Entry-Level Materials & Heat-Treatment Technician

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability, Life & Accident Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedules

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level technician to support operations within the Materials Fabrication Facility. You will perform laboratory-scale material processing independently or under supervision, handling heat treatment, metal forming, alloy melting, and surface treatments.

Responsibilities include following procedures, recording parameters, assisting in equipment operation and preventive maintenance, and communicating with engineers through briefings and standard forms.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 4+ years relevant experience; or Associates degree with 2+ years; or Journeyman's papers with 2+ years; or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification with 2+ years; or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Alternate combinations of education and experience as listed in the job description.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment under supervision.
• Follow written procedures and sponsor specifications for processing alloys.
• Record process parameters and results in logs or databases.
• Assist in troubleshooting and preventive maintenance with guidance from senior staff.
• Support operation of equipment such as mechanical vacuum pumps, diffusion pumps, hydraulic systems, and PLC/HMI-controlled systems.
• Communicate with engineers and sponsors via pre-job briefings and task forms.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree

Journeyman's papers

Naval Nuclear Propulsion Operator qualification

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLC/HMI control systems

Diffusion pumps

Mechanical vacuum pumps

Hydraulic systems

Job description

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking an entry-level technician to support operations within the Materials Fabrication Facility. You will perform laboratory-scale material processing independently or under supervision, handling heat treatment, metal forming, alloy melting, and surface treatments.

Responsibilities include following procedures, recording parameters, assisting in equipment operation and preventive maintenance, and communicating with engineers through briefings and standard forms.