What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metallography Technician position at Y12?
Location: Oak Ridge, TN
Job Title: Metallography Technician
Career Level From: Intermediate Staff Member
Career Level To: Senior Staff Member
Organization: Metallurgical Eng & Proc (50000361)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
Job Title: Metallography Technician
Career Level From: Intermediate Staff Member
Career Level To: Senior Staff Member
Organization: Metallurgical Eng & Proc (50000361)
Job Specialty: Core Engineering
What You'll Do
Hands-on work includes preparation of samples for metallographic examination and mechanical properties testing. Activities include sawing, mounting, grinding, and polishing of samples of various materials (both radiological/non-radiological) for follow-on microstructural evaluation using various tools such optical microscopes and other analytical instruments. Use of various chemicals for cleaning and etching samples prior to microscopy. Samples are evaluated for mechanical properties using hardness testers, tensile testing, and other thermo-mechanical and thermo-physical instruments.
Other work type activities include taking inventory of materials (i.e. metals, chemicals, equipment, etc.), handling/packaging of wastes (radiological/non-radiological), and housekeeping and/or cleaning of work areas.
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
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Minimum Job Requirements
- Associate degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
- OR a High school diploma with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
Preferred Job Requirements
- Experience with various types of metallographic preparation equipment as well as various microscopy techniques
- Familiarity with principles of chemical laboratory safety and operation
- Willing to work with beryllium and radiological hazards
- Proficiency in the use of computer applications/systems to record and manipulate data, access technical and information resources, and create correspondence as necessary
- Completion of training in processing and/or handling hazardous materials
- Ability/desire to conduct hands-on work in a laboratory setting
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
The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.
If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level.
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
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 without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
