Development Technician; Metallurgical Engineering & Processing

Overview

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Development Technician (
Metallurgical Engineering & Processing
) opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN at the Y-12 National Security Complex
.

The Development Technician will be assigned full-time to support the Development Metallurgical Engineering & Processing group and should be capable of performing hands-on activities in the following areas:

• Routine hands-on work includes preparation of samples for metallographic examination.
• Activities include sawing, mounting, grinding, polishing, and chemical etching of samples for evaluation using various tools such as optical microscopes and other analytical instruments.
• Additional general foundry activities may include melting and casting, sawing, shearing, drilling, coating of crucibles and molds, cleaning of materials (solvent, acid, and caustic), pressing and swaging, and heat treating of depleted uranium and depleted uranium alloys to support general research and development activities.
• Other work type activities include taking inventory of materials (i.e., uranium, chemicals, equipment, etc.), handling/packaging of wastes (radiological/non-radiological), handling gas cylinders, and housekeeping and/or cleaning of work areas.
• Cleaning the inside of the furnaces, replacing thermocouples, replacing sensors and gauges, and furnace leak checking are other routine tasks.

High school diploma or equivalent with 1 to 20 years of relevant experience.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations.

Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

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