Nuclear Mechanisms Technician — Build Safety‑Critical Systems

Valar Atomics Inc.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity ownership

Medical benefits

Free daily lunch and dinner onsite

Generous PPE stipend

High-impact startup environment

Career growth opportunities

Direct collaboration with operators/ER

Job summary

Valar Atomics Inc. seeks a Mechanisms Technician to build safety-critical hardware for a nuclear reactor. You will convert CAD models and drawings into working systems, often with no existing procedures, and work side by side with engineers to define assembly sequences and write manuals.

This role demands precision, hands-on skill, and a mindset for safe, quality-focused fabrication. You’ll help refine procedures and contribute to a first-of-a-kind build in a high-impact startup environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools and torque equipment.
• Knowledge of fits, tolerances, fasteners, bearings, and shaft alignment.
• Clear written documentation and attention to quality.
• Capable of lifting heavy components and working safely in a shop.
• Experience in high-reliability environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble safety-critical mechanical systems from CAD models, drawings, and parts lists.
• Ensure builds are correct the first time; no serviceable on installed hardware.
• Determine assembly sequences, tooling, and methods with engineers.
• Write and refine assembly procedures and work instructions.
• Suggest design changes to ease manufacturing and inspection.
• Document builds with torque values, measurements, and materials.
• Inspect parts for conformance to drawings and specs.
• Follow strict quality, cleanliness, and FME practices.
• Troubleshoot issues and aid engineering with nonconformances.

Skills

Engineering drawings

CAD models

GD&T

Precision tools

Fits and tolerances

Documentation

Rigging safety

Education

Associate degree in mechanical technology

Job description

Valar Atomics Inc. seeks a Mechanisms Technician to build safety-critical hardware for a nuclear reactor. You will convert CAD models and drawings into working systems, often with no existing procedures, and work side by side with engineers to define assembly sequences and write manuals.

This role demands precision, hands-on skill, and a mindset for safe, quality-focused fabrication. You’ll help refine procedures and contribute to a first-of-a-kind build in a high-impact startup environment.