Eng Tech I (Operations)

Performs a variety of duties in assisting technical and scientific personnel on various production support research and development projects. Typical general functions of this classification include:
Checks equipment for proper operation and condition.
Develops and assists in developing new and improved methods to increase safety and productivity.
Performs associated duties as assigned within the work area to ensure proper housekeeping incidental to care and protection of equipment records and procedures.
Assists and works with Engineering Technicians of all levels in the familiarization and performance of processes techniques and procedures within their related areas.
Performs work with a high degree of accuracy in all phases of duties under general supervision
Adheres to operating procedures and other operating standards with particular emphasis on those pertaining to Safety & Security.
Produces legible correct and accurate records inspections and analysis.
Reports defects or malfunctions of equipment.
Responsible for maintenance adjustment and servicing of assigned equipment in accordance with Operation and Inspection (O&I) Standards maintenance manuals and/or verbal directions.
Maintains assigned work area in a safe and clean condition.
Makes observations and reports unusual occurrences or events that may affect safety quality or understanding of experiments or operations.
Assists professional staff as required in identifying problems and in establishing new and improved procedures and techniques.
Responsible for applying good judgment and skill in the performance of assigned tasks.
Precisely follows prescribed safety procedures in the handling of explosive toxic flammable or otherwise hazardous materials.
Demonstrates the ability to methodically perform tasks and assigned functions.
Ensures that operations are conducted according to all applicable environmental safety health and management requirements.
Assists professional staff with the training of other Engineering Technicians as assigned.
Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal State Department of Energy (DOE) Corporate and Plant rules regulations Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 5480.19) and Management.
Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
Understands a workers right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardized.
Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Assembles disassembles inspects packages and transports components associated with the nuclear weapons stockpile using specialized tooling adhesives weapon components and other support material.
Keeps accurate records including completion of weapon processing forms and related data inputs/outouts.
Performs assembly and disassembly operations requiring complicated setups with a high degree of accuracy
Uses a variety of precision measuring instruments.
Operates material handling equipment such as manually operated lift trucks and hoists as required for assigned duties.
Performs mathematical calculations and uses complex tooling and gages in order to accomplish job.
Must be able to work with metric or English dimensions.
Evaluates data collected in accordance with prescribed procedures for specific operations.
Expedites material for further operations

Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
Must meet initial employment requirements.
Must be able to read write and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
Must meet current specific education/experience requirements as noted below depending on assignment.
Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
All qualifications work history training and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Must have no documented quality or safety issues during the most recent 18-month period.

High School Diploma/General Equivalency Development (GED)
AND
Associate degree in Physics Math Chemistry Industrial Technology or an Industrial Related Certificate from a community college in Instrumentation or related Industrial Technology field and equivalent experience equal to two (2) years
OR
Two (2) years experience as a Technician Associate (Chemical Machining or Engineering Technician Environment).
OR
A high school diploma combined with four years of hands-on experience working to drawings and procedures in an industrial environment with hands-on work such as mechanical electrical or specialized equipment.

Not applicable

Lifting or carrying 40 pounds.
Straight pulling or pushing 1 hour/day.
Reaching above shoulder level.
Ability to keyboard.
Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm.
Walking 2 hours/day.
Standing 2 hours/day.
Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
Near vision (must be able to read computer screen manuscript book etc. at approximately 13-16 inches from the face).
Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is).
No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse.
Ability to use small tools.
Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties.

Constant noise (ex: running engines).
Grease and oils.
Solvents and degreasing agents.
Radiation exposure.
Around moving vehicles.
Prolonged or irregular hours.
Shift work.
Explosives.
Hands in water.
Isolated work assignments.