Engineering Technician

Location: Amarillo, TX - Pantex Plant Job Title: Eng Tech I/II (Operations) Organization: HE & Advanced Production (51454957) Essential Job Duties Performs a variety of duties in assisting technical personnel, peers, engineers and management on various production support, research, and development projects. Typical general functions of this classification include: Checks equipment for proper operation, condition and calibration Assists and works with other Engineering Technicians of all levels in the familiarization and performance of processes, techniques, and procedures within their related areas Adheres to operating procedures and other operating standards with a high degree of accuracy, with particular emphasis on those pertaining to safety & security Produces legible, correct, and accurate records, inspections, and analysis Develops and assists in developing new and improved inspection methods to increase safety and productivity as well as performs proper housekeeping duties Makes observations and reports unusual occurrences or events that may affect safety, quality, or understanding of experiments or operations Demonstrates the ability to methodically perform tasks and assigned functions Ensures that operations are conducted according to all applicable environmental, safety, health, and management requirements Assists professional staff with the training of other Engineering Technicians as assigned Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, corporate and plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and plant-wide operating policies and procedures Performs other duties as assigned Advanced Fabrication Facility Inspectors Must be able to perform "shop floor programing" - able to write programs on non-critical components as needed to adhere to drawing specifications. Must be able to validate manufactured component specifications via open set-up programming, hand measurements, visual analysis and/or go/no-go gauges. Execute Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programs using PC-DMIS software to perform dimensional inspections of parts and/or assemblies. Collaborate with engineers and production team to continuously improve the inspection process and reduce defects. Validate and support optimization of CMM programs using PC-DMIS software Must be able to understand and interpret geometrical, dimensional and tolerancing (GD&T) callouts as well as marking instructions for manufactured components. Maintain accurate records of inspection results and generated reports. Conduct in-process and final inspections to ensure adherence to drawing specifications. Works from sketches, assembly drawings, and detailed procedures to perform inspection operations Must be able to support CMM programmer in the setup of new routines including validation of new and/or existing CMM programs and provide the necessary feedback to improve and optimize inspection routines Inspects, and assembles experimental devices requiring complicated setups with a high degree of accuracy, using a variety of precision measuring instruments Sets up and operates CMMs to inspect inert components to required specific geometry and tolerances Must be able to work with metric or English dimensions Must be able to perform component disposition based on inspection results Skills And Minimum Qualifications Experience operating CMM equipment, able to perform "shop floor programming" using PC DMIS, inspection techniques and familiarization with PC-DMIS software and/or PC-DMIS certifications, manufacturing background preferred. OR Must have an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in an Engineering or Engineering Technology technical field. OR Any combination of the above experience satisfactory to line management in the performance of work as stated in the functions and responsibilities of this job description. Education High School diploma or General Equivalency Development (GED) DOE Order 426.2A Requirements In addition to the above requirements, the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (i.e., High School diploma, or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following employment. In the interim, newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. Functional Requirements Lifting or carrying 40 pounds Straight pulling or pushing 1 hour/day Reaching above shoulder level Ability to keyboard Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm Walking 2 hours/day Standing 2 hours/day Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet) Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc. at approximately 13-16 inches from the face) Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is) No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse Ability to use measurement tools Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties Environmental Factors Constant noise (ex: running engines) Grease and oils Solvents and degreasing agents Radiation exposure Around moving vehicles Prolonged or irregular hours Shift work Explosives Hands in water Isolated work assignments #JointheMission: Your Impact Starts Here At Pantex, you won't just find a job—you’ll discover a career of purpose safeguarding national security through work performed nowhere else on Earth. We empower dedicated, innovative individuals like you to achieve their greatest impact surrounded by exceptional talent and limitless opportunities for professional growth. When you #JointheMission, you choose a lifetime career where your commitment is genuinely valued and rewarded. At Pantex, we believe that extraordinary talent thrives when supported by a balanced life. Discover the flexibility that empowers you to excel, coupled with a benefits package designed for your total peace of mind from comprehensive health coverage and robust retirement planning, to opportunities for continuous learning through education reimbursement. Notes 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. Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position Pantex 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 random selection for drug testing without advance notification. Pantex is an equal opportunity employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law. Such terms and conditions of employment include, but are not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Pantex takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans; including disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, active-duty wartime, or campaign badge veterans, and Armed Forces service medal veterans. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr