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General Information

Name
Manufacturing Tech
Ref #
15736
Posting Date
Friday, August 14, 2026
Country
United States
Region
North Carolina
City
Kernersville (NC)
Business Unit (BU)
NPS
Type of Employment
Permanent/Regular
Desired Starting Date
07-09-2026
Work Schedule
Full time
Remote Work
In office
Job
P - PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS

Description

Description

NO WAITING PERIOD ON BENEFITS - COMPETITIVE PAY AND TOTAL COMP 


Join our outstanding fabrication team in Orano’s state-of-the-art Kernersville facility!  Embark on a career in supplying the nuclear industry with specialized products proudly made here in the heart of North Carolina!

Orano is seeking a Manufacturing Tech for our Kernersville, NC facility.


MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform assembly, and intermediate level equipment and tooling set up.
  • Perform intermediate level parts preparation
  • Operate various saws, CNC cutting machines (such as laser, waterjet, plasma), and other equipment as required
  • Perform rigging, either by assisting or leading the task, to transport parts throughout the facility
  • Abrasively blast and/or paint product in fabrication phases or as final assemblies
  • Follow shop travelers with minimal supervision and making accurate document entries
  • Work flexible hours and shifts, as required, to ensure timely service
  • Work from drawings, specifications, procedures, SWIs, electronic data, and written and verbal instructions
  • Grind welds, blend parts, remove burrs, wire brush parts, steel stamp parts, clean parts with solvent or steam, wrap parts with plastic and/or tarps for shipment, and help load parts as required 
  • Straighten assemblies, as required, throughout various stages of fabrication
  • Assist maintenance and other shop or office personnel in moving or handling materials, parts, equipment, furniture, or other items as required
  • Load and drive company vehicles between locations and to local vendors, as required
  • Keep work area and equipment clean and orderly
  • Utilize the principles of Lean Manufacturing





Requirements

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.

  • Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures pertaining to position
  • Must possess mechanical aptitude
  • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, and remain standing for long periods of time
  • Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations
  • Must possess basic computer skills
  • Ability to read drawings and drawings

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities
  • and more…

Orano Group

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212. 
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.

Location Details

Kernersville (NC), North Carolina, United States