Radiological Metals Technician — Weekend Foundry Ops

EnergySolutions; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

EnergySolutions seeks a safety-conscious worker to operate in a foundry handling radioactive metal for melting operations. You will load materials, pack containers for transport, and operate forklifts, following JHAs and site procedures. Training precedes a weekend, 12-hour shift schedule (Fri–Sun).

You must read and interpret procedures, wear PPE, pass hazwoper medical, and maintain a clean, safe work area while performing equipment operations across multiple processes.

Qualifications

• Reading and following procedures and safety rules is required.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to operate machinery and wear PPE per site rules.

Responsibilities

• Works in a foundry environment processing radioactive metal for melting operations.
• Loads and packs materials into containers for transport and burial; operates forklifts as needed.
• Reads procedures and manuals, follows JHAs, and adheres to safety rules.
• Performs daily, weekly, and monthly inspections to ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret docs

Effective communication skills

Pass hazwoper medical

Strong safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Proficient in two areas

Proficient on work bench/Accutrack

Read Pick List instructions

Education

High School diploma or GED

Crane and Rigging Qualification

Skid Steer Qualification

>30,000 lbs. PIT Qualification

Baler/Knuckle Boom Qualification

Clansman Grinder Qualification

Tools

Accutrack

Job description

EnergySolutions seeks a safety-conscious worker to operate in a foundry handling radioactive metal for melting operations. You will load materials, pack containers for transport, and operate forklifts, following JHAs and site procedures. Training precedes a weekend, 12-hour shift schedule (Fri–Sun).

You must read and interpret procedures, wear PPE, pass hazwoper medical, and maintain a clean, safe work area while performing equipment operations across multiple processes.