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Manfacturing Technician PRODUCTION Richland, WA * ID: 2554-378 * Full-Time/Regular What You've Accomplished You have completed a high school diploma or its equivalent plus a minimum of 1 year related experience. Qualifications on specific Product Center equipment may substitute for years of experience. You are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. Who You Are Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: You may have also acquired the following skills: Function well as a member of a work team yet be able to work independently with little oversight. Possess good communication and leadership skills to be responsive to needs of customers, to direct the work of the work crew and to train crew members in their duties as experience and knowledge are gained. Handle and transport drums and buckets of uranium material according to procedures. All assignments involve training to gain knowledge of applicable Standard Operating Procedures, Process Specifications, Radiation Work Procedures, and Criticality Specifications. Able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as full-face or fresh air supplied respirator. Your Opportunity This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Manufacturing Technician in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Fuel Business Unit. Your work will include: Learning to operate various equipment to convert, dissolve, purify, and process uranium materials in a safe and proficient manner. The processed uranium product will be used in downstream processes to create fuel to produce carbon free electricity in nuclear power plants. You will also learn how to read different instruments to help you in your processing duties. You will gain experience using computer software and hardware with several data bases to electronically transfer and track materials and products. You will develop process and equipment troubleshooting skills. You will learn how to handle uranium safely. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow. Who We Are Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future. Framatome makes fuel for Nuclear Powder generation plants. Our specific tasks are to convert uranium feed stock to uranium dioxide powder which will be further processed to make this fuel. We also segregate, process, and dispose any hazardous and radioactive wastes that are generated on site according to governing regulations. See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: Discover Richland: Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Your Total Rewards Package The starting pay rate for this position is $26.25 per hour. After a successfully completed introductory period the pay increases to $28.25 per hour and may also include annual incentiv