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Akima · 2 weeks ago

Development Technician, Level III

Oak Ridge, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS) is a premier government contractor supporting the Department of Energy at key national security facilities. The Development Technician, Level III will perform hands-on metallurgical engineering tasks, including sample preparation and general foundry activities, to support the research and development efforts at the Y-12 National Security Complex.

ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Metallurgical EngineeringSample PreparationQ ClearanceAnalytical InstrumentsFoundry ActivitiesTeam CollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

US citizen

at least 18 years of age

able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy

Associates or higher degree in a technical field and 6 to 10 years of related experience or high school diploma and 13-19 years of relevant experience

Requires advanced knowledge and understanding in area of expertise and associated equipment, processes, or systems

Q Clearance

ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy

participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen

external applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test

Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position