Job Description

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Waterjet Operator with expertise in operating both 2D and XD waterjet heads. Experience with Flow software and Solidworks preferred.

Responsibilities

Operation of waterjet to cut both 2D and 3D parts from plate stock
Programming of new parts and uploading existing files to computer for jobs
Organization of waterjet area to maintain a safe and clean workspace
Forklift operation for loading/unloading of material on waterjet
Training for employees learning the waterjet operation
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience running waterjets including 3D parts
Ability to program using Flowcut software
Ability to create DXF files from Solidworks models or drawings
Familiar with applicable measuring tools to check stock size and part quality
Ability to operate a forklift and obtain internal certification
Ability to speak effectively and communicate with groups of employees throughout the organization
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Physical Conditions

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 50 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery
Use hand tools
Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

Environmental Conditions

Noisy environments
Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
Manipulating, cleaning and disposal of hazardous materials
Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

Travel

Some travel may be required (5%)

Certification

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Additional Requirements

Seldom requires overtime
Seldom requires working weekends
Seldom requires schedule flexibility
Seldom requires non-standard work-week hours
Seldom requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 3:00pm local time
Seldom requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

About our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

Competitive compensation packages
Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

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