# Mechanical Operator

**Company:** [Standard Nuclear](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/standard-nuclear)
**Location:** Oak Ridge, TN
**Role:** Hardware Engineering
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Mechanical Equipment Operation, High-Temperature Systems, Gas-Flow Equipment, Compaction Tools, Mechanical Troubleshooting, Routine Maintenance, Ppe Usage, Process Documentation, Industrial Manufacturing, Quality Assurance
**Posted:** 2026-06-29

> Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot high-temperature mechanical processing equipment for advanced ceramic and particulate materials manufacturing. Requires 3+ years hands-on industrial or mechanical technician experience; no degree needed.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

**Equipment Operation**
- Operate mechanical processing systems including high-temperature units, gas-controlled reactors, compaction equipment, and mechanical handling systems.
- Adjust equipment parameters such as temperature, pressure, gas flow, timing, and mechanical settings according to defined procedures.
- Load, inspect, and maintain mechanical fixtures, tooling, and material batches.
- Monitor equipment performance and respond to alarms, process deviations, or abnormal conditions.

**Mechanical Maintenance & Troubleshooting**
- Perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and basic repairs on mechanical equipment and fixtures.
- Replace wear components, adjust mechanical assemblies, and assist with equipment setup and changeovers.
- Identify operational issues and coordinate with maintenance and engineering teams for resolution.

**Process Execution & Documentation**
- Follow detailed work instructions for operating, adjusting, and monitoring mechanical systems.
- Record process data, measurements, and equipment readings accurately in production logs.
- Support process optimization by providing feedback on equipment behavior and workflow improvements.

**Safety, Quality & Compliance**
- Follow all Standard Nuclear environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) requirements, including use of PPE and safe handling of high-temperature and mechanical equipment.
- Adhere to quality assurance procedures and report nonconformances or equipment concerns promptly.
- Support audits, inspections, and operational readiness activities.

**Cross-Training & Production Support**
- Train across multiple mechanical systems to provide operational flexibility across manufacturing areas.
- Work across Standard Nuclear’s Oak Ridge production locations as needed to support manufacturing demands.
- Collaborate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to meet production schedules and resolve mechanical or process challenges.

## Preferred Qualifications

**Minimum Requirements**
- 3+ years of experience as a mechanical technician, industrial operator, manufacturing technician, or similar hands-on role.
- Ability to operate, adjust, and troubleshoot mechanical equipment, tools, and fixtures.
- Comfort working with high-temperature systems, gas-flow equipment, and mechanical assemblies.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and record accurate data.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., work at heights, and work in environments involving heat, noise, or odors.
- Ability to work in controlled or restricted-access areas with required PPE.

**Preferred Experience (Not Required)**
- Experience with high-temperature furnaces, heat-treatment systems, compaction tools, or pneumatic/mechanical equipment.
- Exposure to industrial processing, maintenance, or materials-handling environments.
- Experience with equipment start-up, commissioning, or process scale-up.
- Familiarity with regulated or quality-controlled environments (NQA-1, ISO, etc.).
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills or hands-on mechanical background.

## Benefits
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Disability and Life Insurance
- 401K Plan
- Paid Time Off, Holidays

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