

Mechanical Operator
Westinghouse Electric
Posted Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Posting ID: 23547
Hopkins, SC
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
Operate equipment and perform manual tasks according to established procedures. Move between the areas of Chemical Operations as need to meet production needs, to work off backlogs or to cover manpower shortage. Assist other operators as instructed by department Team Manager. Assist in troubleshooting or problems solving with experienced operators. All functions performed in accordance with operating procedures.
Areas for Mechanical Operator:
ADU RODS
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Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:
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Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
Operate equipment and perform manual tasks according to established procedures. Move between the areas of Chemical Operations as need to meet production needs, to work off backlogs or to cover manpower shortage. Assist other operators as instructed by department Team Manager. Assist in troubleshooting or problems solving with experienced operators. All functions performed in accordance with operating procedures.
Areas for Mechanical Operator:
ADU RODS
- Load fuel rods, maintaining item control
- Operate the sand blaster
- Perform the acid stripping process
- Remove the screen from IFBA coater fixtures
- Load/Unload pellets into/from coater fixtures
- Perform fuel rod weigh scale operations
- Clean fuel rod components (end plugs, springs)
- Input data into computer system for components and contract cut-offs
- Perform insert welding operations
- Assemble grids
- Perform miscellaneous grid cleaning operations
- Perform fuel rod magazine loading.
- Operate assembly washing process.
- Load assemblies for shipment
- Move and locate material(s) within designated work area (including use of forklift, overhead crane)
- Perform product material traceability transactions and recordings (electronic and routings)
- Adhere to accountability, criticality, safety, security and hygiene procedures
- Perform housekeeping including mopping, manual wiping, painting, and other routine duties as assigned
- High School Diploma or GED
- 0-6 months of experience is required. 2 plus years of manufacturing experience is preferred
- Safety 1st Attitude; Ability to Read, Comprehend and Perform Procedure-Based Work; Mechanical Aptitude; Problem Solving; Attention to detail
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Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacations and Holidays
- Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
- Educational Reimbursement Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Get connected with Westinghouse on social media:
Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube
Employment opportunities may require access to information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.