Engineering Jobs in La Center, WA
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We are actively seeking a CNC Load Cell Technician to join our team of talented individuals and help continue our tradition of innovation, product excellence, and market leadership. USNR offers a safe and rewarding work environment with opportunities and challenges that support your professional growth.
Home to a dynamic team of people from a wide range of backgrounds, USNR provides everyone the means to achieve their full potential. It's the key to our success and why we encourage individual effort and teamwork. This position is located in Woodland, WA. Come and grow with us!
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Read and interpret blueprints.
- Follow directions from setup sheets.
- Load fixtures on tombstones.
- Load and unload parts from CNC machine pallet fixtures.
- Create jobs for production using Fastems.
- Inspect machined parts at the load station after machining.
- Keep parts organized and counted.
- Recognize dull tooling used in the manufacturing process.
- Deburr parts after removing from fixtures.
- Communicate effectively with load cell leads, machinists, and supervisors.
- Maintain cleanliness of machines, tools, and work area.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- 2 years of experience using precision measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, and thread gauges preferred.
- 2 years of experience working in a machine shop environment preferred.
- Completion of a machining trade school or degree program preferred.
- Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5, and blueprint reading.
- Ability to use computers proficiently.
- Reliable and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
- High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.
Work Environment & Schedule:
- Full-time position, Monday through Thursday, 3:15 PM - 1:45 AM.
- May require work outside normal hours as needed.
- Work performed in a manufacturing environment; exposure to fumes, moving parts, and vibration.
- Hearing protection required due to high noise levels.
- Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Why Join USNR?
USNR is excited to offer the following benefits to our full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for employees and their dependents
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Generous PTO plan and 9.5 paid holidays
- Annual reimbursement for safety boots and glasses
- Tuition Reimbursement - up to $5,250 per year
- Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) - Immediate eligibility
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by USNR. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, now or in the future, for this position.
Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
USNR is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employees of USNR or affiliates are not eligible for the hiring bonus.
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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
