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Manufacturing Technician I/II Job In NORTH AMERICA-United States-Washington-Richland

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Category:  Other
Job Type:  Permanent
Country:  United States
City:  NORTH AMERICA-United States-Washington-Richland
Job Description
LOOKING FOR AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY IN THE NUCLEAR INDUSTRY? "ENERGIZE" YOUR FUTURE WITH AREVA!
AREVA supplies solutions for power generation with less carbon. Its expertise and unwavering insistence on safety, security, transparency and ethics are setting the standard, and its responsible development is anchored in a process of continuous improvement.
Ranked first in the global nuclear power industry, AREVA's unique integrated offering to utilities covers every stage of the fuel cycle, nuclear reactor design and construction, and related services. The group is also expanding in renewable energies - wind, solar, bioenergies, hydrogen and storage - to be one of the top three in this sector worldwide in 2012.
With these two major offers, AREVA's 48,000 employees are helping to supply ever safer, cleaner and more economical energy to the greatest number of people.
AREVA provides its customers with solutions for low-carbon power generation in North America and all over the world. As the leader in nuclear energy and a significant, growing player in the renewable energies sector, AREVA combines U.S. and Canadian leadership, access to worldwide expertise and a proven track record of performance. Sustainable development is a core component of AREVA's strategy. Its more than 5,000 U.S. and Canadian employees work every day to make AREVA a responsible industrial player helping to supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical energy to the greatest number of people. AREVA Inc. is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. Visit us at http://us.areva.com or follow us at Twitter.
The AREVA Front End Business Group:
The Front End Business Group combines activities associated with the conversion and enrichment of uranium and with the design and fuel production for nuclear reactors. The production capacities of the Group, one of the world's leaders in the sector, are undergoing modernization.
Ceramic Operations:
Ceramic Operations is where incoming powder is manufactured into finished uranium pellets ready to be loaded into fuel rods. There are four steps in Ceramics processing: pressing, sintering, grinding, and inspection. Ceramics makes four basic pellet types used in both PWR and BWR reactors: UO2, BLEU, UO2-Gd2O3, and Burnable Poison Pellets. For the last two pellet types, Ceramics also performs the powder blending and preparation steps. Ceramic Operations is comprised of approximately 70 people working in the UO2 building, the Specialty Fuels building, and the BPP facility.
Job Description:
AREVA is seeking a Manufacturing Technician I for our Ceramic Operations in Richland, WA.
Responsibilities and duties include:
  • May perform portions of work center activities in conjunction with higher grade technicians or direct Supervision.
  • May perform basic operation of pellet press.
  • May perform basic operation of grinder.
  • May perform basic pellet inspection activities.
  • Move material and product in the work area by proper handling method.
  • Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly.
  • Perform job duties in a safe manner.
  • Will be required to work around radioactive and/or corrosive chemicals and must be able and willing to wear the appropriate personal protective equipment including respiratory protection when required.
All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.
  • High School diploma or GED and 3 months to 3 years of Experience.
  • Must be able to work rotating shifts in an operation that runs 24/7.
  • Must possess mechanical aptitude.
  • Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • Must possess basic computer skills.
The following requirements are desired and will be used to differentiate all candidates who apply for this position.
  • Ability to work effectively in a Team environment.
  • Manufacturing experience, preferably at AREVA's Horn Rapids Road facility.
TRAVEL
Generally not required to travel, but could be asked to travel to support special projects.
We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals. Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility. AREVA recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs. Our commitment is to you, the employee.
Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking. Join AREVA today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!

Post Date:  11/29/2011
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