The Nuclear Company

Manual Machinist - Full-Time On Site

The Nuclear Company  •  Charlotte, NC / Mount Holly, NC (Onsite)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Manual Machinist

Employment Type: Direct Hire (Duke Energy Lark Maintenance)

Employment Status: Full-Time | Permanent (Not an outage travel role)

Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina

At The Nuclear Company, we believe building the future of nuclear energy starts with supporting the people who power the industry today. Building on the trusted 25-year legacy of Powerhouse Resources, now part of The Nuclear Company, we continue to support utilities, suppliers, and contractors across the nuclear industry by connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

This opportunity is being recruited by The Nuclear Company on behalf of Duke Energy Lark Maintenance. While most of our services opportunities support outage and field work, this position is a direct-hire opportunity with one of our trusted industry partners.

If selected, you will be hired directly as a full-time, permanent employee of Duke Energy Lark Maintenance They are responsible for compensation, benefits, payroll, work schedules, supervision, onboarding, workplace policies, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

For this opportunity our role is to identify qualified candidates, coordinate the interview process, and support both candidates and our client throughout the hiring process.

About the role

The Manual Machinist is responsible for the safe setup and operation of manual machining equipment to manufacture, repair, and inspect precision components supporting power generation equipment. This role requires strong hands-on machining experience, the ability to work from technical drawings, and the capability to hold close tolerances while maintaining a strong safety and quality mindset.

This is a full-time, onsite position located at Duke Energy’s Lark Maintenance facility in Mt. Holly, NC, supporting plant operations through TNC Energy Services The ideal candidate will live/commute to the location daily as relocation is not offered for this position, at this time.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and independently operate manual lathes, milling machines, horizontal and vertical boring mills, grinders, drills, and large metal-cutting saws
  • Machine components to close tolerances (±0.001”)
  • Inspect parts using precision measuring and testing equipment (M&TE)
  • Utilize OD/ID micrometers, Vernier calipers, dial indicators, and hardness testers
  • Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and work instructions
  • Perform preventative maintenance on shop equipment
  • Maintain shop housekeeping and organization
  • Safely operate forklifts, man lifts, water jets, sandblasters, and oxy/fuel cutting equipment
  • Inspect and utilize overhead cranes up to 60-ton capacity
  • Support safe rigging and lifting of large components

Experience / Required Qualifications

  • Proven manual machining experience
  • Ability to hold tolerances of ±0.001”
  • Proficiency with precision measurement tools
  • Rigging and crane qualification (or ability to obtain)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • Strong safety mindset and positive attitude
  • Powersafe Training (or ability to complete)

Hiring Process

Qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruiter from The Nuclear Company for a brief phone interview. Candidates selected to move forward will interview directly with Duke Energy Lark Maintenance, which is solely responsible for hiring decisions and employment offers. Duke Energy Lark Maintenance administers its own Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and employment practices.

The Nuclear Company is committed to supporting fair and equitable recruiting practices throughout the candidate experience.

The Nuclear Company

About The Nuclear Company

The Nuclear Company is leading the modernization of nuclear construction to deploy fleet-scale nuclear power across America. By integrating proven reactor technologies with digital innovation and economies of scale, the company aims to reduce costs and shorten deployment timelines. The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe baseload electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

Industry
Energy & Utilities
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Unknown
Year Founded
2023
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