Nuclear Mechanisms Technician: Build Critical Systems

Valar Atomics Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Opportunities for rapid career growth

Direct collaboration with operators/工程

Job summary

Valar Atomics is seeking a Mechanisms Technician to build safety-critical mechanical hardware for our first-of-a-kind reactor systems. You’ll translate CAD drawings into working assemblies, often with no written procedures, and collaborate with engineers to define assembly sequences and tooling.

You must read drawings and GD&T, use precision tools, and maintain rigorous quality, cleanliness, and safety. The role rewards hands-on craftsmanship, significant ownership, and the chance to help scale

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, dial indicators, and torque tools.
• Knowledge of fits, tolerances, fasteners, bearings, seals, and shaft alignment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality over speed.
• Ability to lift heavy components and use rigging safely.

Responsibilities

• Assemble safety-critical mechanical systems for a nuclear reactor from CAD models, engineering drawings, and parts lists.
• Build systems correctly the first time; installed hardware cannot be serviced.
• Collaborate with engineers to determine assembly sequences, tooling, and methods.
• Contribute to writing/refining assembly procedures and manuals.
• Suggest design changes to ease manufacturing, assembly, and inspection.
• Document every build with torque, measurements, materials, and standards.
• Inspect parts and assemblies for conformance to drawings and specifications.
• Maintain strict quality, cleanliness, and FME practices.
• Troubleshoot assembly problems with engineering for nonconformances.

Skills

Reading drawings/GD&T

Precision measuring tools

Fits & tolerances

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting safety

Education

Associate degree or certificate in mechanical technology

Equivalent military or trade training

Job description

Valar Atomics is seeking a Mechanisms Technician to build safety-critical mechanical hardware for our first-of-a-kind reactor systems. You’ll translate CAD drawings into working assemblies, often with no written procedures, and collaborate with engineers to define assembly sequences and tooling.

You must read drawings and GD&T, use precision tools, and maintain rigorous quality, cleanliness, and safety. The role rewards hands-on craftsmanship, significant ownership, and the chance to help scale