ATOMIC-FUEL ASSEMBLER

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  1 - 2 Yr      Atomic-Fuel Assembler, Cleanroom Manufacturing Assistant, Nuclear Fuel Technician      Aerospace & Defense, Nuclear Energy, Research Institutions      Cleanroom Operations, Engineering support, Fuel Fabrication, Nuclear Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Radiation Safety   
Skills: Attention to Detail, Fuel Element Assembly, Radiation Safety, Record Keeping    Posted 7 months ago
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Job Description:

    • 1) Prepares fuel elements for use in nuclear reactors or radiographic measuring and detecting devices, performing any combination of following tasks: Strings fuel cells on wire or rod, using tweezers, safety gloves, and radiation shield or box.
    • 2) Enlarges hole in cell as necessary for precise fit, using reamers, files, scrapers, and emery cloth.
    • 3) Inspects completed assembly for flaws, such as burrs or faulty assembly.
  • 4) Stacks prescribed number of assemblies in jig and slips ring or cap over end to form single fuel unit.
    • 5) Cleans inside of metallic tubes, using ultrasonic wand, preparatory to filling with liquid fuel solution.
    • 6) Mixes radioactive solution according to specifications and pours into tube, using remote-controlled slave manipulators.
    • 7) Seals ends of tube by crimping cap or by spot welding cap to tube.
    • 8) Inspects tubes for leakage, using mass spectrometer or disintegration counter.
    • 9) Cleans exterior of tubes, using acetone and cloth or brush.
    • 10) Packs tubes in cartons or lead containers for shipment.
    • 11) Weighs completed assemblies or radioactive materials, using gram scale.
  • 12) Keeps records of materials used, shipping data, and number of units assembled.used, shipping data, and number of units assembled.
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