Sheet Metal Fabrication Process Specialist

Y-12 National Security Complex; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision plan

Dental plan

401(k) plan

Disability coverage

Education reimbursement

Onsite workout facilities

Onsite cafeterias

Job summary

Y-12 National Security Complex in Oak Ridge, TN seeks a senior-level Sheet Metal Fabrication Process Specialist to develop and optimize sheet metal fabrication and related machining operations. The role focuses on implementing new processes, improving manufacturing methods, and solving complex problems in a high-accuracy environment.

Ideal candidates have extensive experience with sheet metal fabrication, GD&T interpretation, 3D modelling, and data-driven process improvements, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ten or more years of relevant education, training and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy the educational and years of experience for this posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods to fabricate products, using skilled craft and tooling for Y-12 mission needs.
• Ensure proper sequence of operation and prepare manufacturing plans for processes and equipment.
• Solve complex manufacturing problems, investigate nonconformities, and implement solutions.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and data driven decisions.
• Support feasibility studies and equipment/facility upgrades.
• Communicate project status, goals, schedules, and funding.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

3D modelling

Continuous improvement

Statistical process control

GD&T interpretation

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

Job Title: Sheet Metal Fabrication Process Specialist

Career Level From: Senior Associate

Career Level To: Senior Specialist

Job Specialty: Core Technology

What You’ll Do

The process technical specialist provides technical support in the Process Engineering organization including the development and implementation of new processes and maintenance and changes on existing processes. This position will primarily support sheet metal fabrication operations with secondary responsibilities involving machining and other manufacturing operations. These operations include cutting, forming, heat-treating, welding, and more.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for using resources such as skilled manufacturing craft, production equipment, and tooling to fabricate products for Y-12 mission requirements.
• Ensure proper sequence of operation and prepare manufacturing plans and instructions for processes and equipment.
• Solve manufacturing processing problems of significant and/or far-reaching complexity. Investigate sources of nonconforming or unexpected results, devise guidelines for data gathering, provide recommendations, and implement solutions based upon knowledge and manufacturing experience.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement, increased process capabilities, and data driven decision making.
• Support process feasibility/scoping studies and equipment/facility/process upgrades
• Communicate status of established project/task goals, schedules, and funding.

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
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Ten or more years of relevant education, training and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy the educational and years of experience for this posting.

Preferred Job Requirements

• 10+ years of direct experience with sheet metal fabrication (cutting, bending, forming, welding, etc.)
• Experience with manufacturing support skills such as 3D modelling, continuous improvement, statistical process control, etc.
• Able to interpret mechanical drawings and dimensional inspection results per GD&T/ASME Y14.5
• Good oral and written communication skills. Able to work in a production environment and communicate clearly with skilled craft, technical personnel, and management.
• Capable of performing technical assignments requiring originality and exhibit independence in utilizing technical knowledge and experience

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

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.

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.