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.
