Material Testing Lab Technician

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

Employer matched 401(k) savings plan

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Onsite workout facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Job summary

The Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a Material Testing Lab Technician to perform metallography, physical and mechanical testing, and nondestructive testing according to defined procedures. You will set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot equipment and use ADP to acquire data, then document results for internal and external customers.

Role includes potential support for special studies and presenting findings to management, with emphasis on safety and compliance in a

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma with experience or an associate's degree with experience.
• Must meet DOE O 426.2A requirements (high school diploma or DOE alternative).
• Experience with vibration testing, ultrasonic examination, or mechanical properties testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs tests in metallography, physical and mechanical testing, and nondestructive testing using defined procedures.
• Sets up, calibrates, operates, and troubleshoots equipment for complex tests and inspections.
• Uses ADP equipment to operate test equipment and acquire data.
• Prepares written reports on tests and inspections and presents findings to customers and management.
• May support staff with studies, evaluations, or development activities with general direction.

Skills

Vibration testing

Ultrasonic examination

Mechanical properties testing

Education

High school diploma with 6 years of relevant experience

Associate's degree with 3 years of relevant experience

DOE O 426.2A requirements

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Material Testing Lab Technician

What You'll Do

• Performs tests in Physical Testing areas of metallography, physical and mechanical testing,and nondestructive testing utilizing defined techniques and procedures.
• Performs a variety of tests and inspections on various types of equipment utilizing a broad range of test equipment.
• Sets up, calibrates, operates, and troubleshoots equipment and instrumentation for complex tests, inspections, and experiments.
• Uses ADP equipment to operate test equipment and acquire data.
• May support technical staff with special studies, evaluations or development activity with only general direction and no written procedures.
• Performs calculation, analyzes data, evaluates and interprets results of tests and inspections to determine acceptance or rejection of materials to specific conditions.
• May design data processing programs to assist in data analysis.
• Prepares written reports on tests and inspections.
• Presents papers and oral reports to customers and management personnel.
• Explains test results and interpretation to management, auditors, and customers.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma with a minimum of six years of relevant experience.
• OR an associate's degree with a minimum of three years of relevant experience.
• In addition, the applicant must meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma; or a DOE O 426.2A alternative).

Preferred Job Requirements

• Experience with vibration testing, ultrasonic examination, or mechanical properties testing.
• Ability to set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate test results with respect to applicable ASNT and ASTM codes, standards, and specifications.
• Knowledge with Metallography chemicals, hazardous materials, and mixed waste

Why Y-12?

You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.

Notes

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.