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Met Lab Technician

Westinghouse Electric·Hopkins, SC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Met Lab Technician supporting nuclear fuel production at Westinghouse. Perform metallographic sample preparation, testing, and analysis using optical and mechanical equipment. Handle U-235 accountability and maintain strict compliance with nuclear safety, criticality, and security procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare metallographic samples via cutting, filing, grinding, mounting, polishing, and etching
  • Operate optical, mechanical, corrosion, and metallographic test equipment; perform visual inspections
  • Maintain sample identification and testing records; perform mathematical analysis (density, grain size, corrosion calculations)
  • Execute routine and non-routine sample preparation per written procedures or qualified personnel instruction
  • Maintain U-235 accountability log and manage data acquisition systems for sample traceability
  • Follow accountability, criticality, safety, security, and hygiene procedures
  • Maintain equipment, work area, and consumable supply inventory

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with chemistry, physics, or electronics coursework. Two years analytical laboratory experience. Ability to identify process upsets, perform basic conversions and statistical calculations, and apply analytical chemistry techniques.

Desired

Technical degree in laboratory science, materials engineering, or welding technology

Location

100% onsite, Columbia, SC

Job details

FieldMaintenance
Salary$43k–$54k/yr
LocationHopkins, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

MetallographyNuclear FuelSample PreparationCriticality ControlU-235 Accountability

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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