- Location
- Charlotte, NC (Mount Holly)
- Workplace
- Remote
- Department
- Energy Services
- Source
- Greenhouse
Description
The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.
About the role
The Manual Machinist is responsible for the safe setup and operation of manual machining equipment to manufacture, repair, and inspect precision components supporting power generation equipment. This role requires strong hands-on machining experience, the ability to work from technical drawings, and the capability to hold close tolerances while maintaining a strong safety and quality mindset.
This is a full-time, onsite position located at Duke Energy’s Lark Maintenance facility in Mt. Holly, NC, supporting plant operations through TNC Energy Services. The ideal candidate will live/commute to the location daily as relocation is not offered for this position, at this time.
Responsibilities
- Set up and independently operate manual lathes, milling machines, horizontal and vertical boring mills, grinders, drills, and large metal-cutting saws
- Machine components to close tolerances (±0.001”)
- Inspect parts using precision measuring and testing equipment (M&TE)
- Utilize OD/ID micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, and hardness testers
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
- Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment
- Maintain shop housekeeping and organization
- Safely operate forklifts, man lifts, water jets, sandblasters, and oxy/fuel cutting equipment
- Inspect and utilize overhead cranes up to 60-ton capacity
- Support safe rigging and lifting of large components
Experience / Required Qualifications
- Proven manual machining experience
- Ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001”
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools
- Rigging and crane qualification (or ability to obtain)
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strong safety mindset and positive attitude
- Powersafe Training (or ability to complete)
EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.
Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through our official careers page.
