Shop Helper

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 Machine Shop Helper with experience working in welding and machine shop environments. In this role, you will contribute to the manufacturing program by providing assistance to machinists and welders in a variety of tasks including forklift operation, shop cleaning, assembly work, and machine upkeep. The candidate should be capable of physical labor and working safely in a hazardous environment. The ability to operate shop equipment and weld is also desirable.

Responsibilities

Maintain clean shop environment though removal of chips, dust, and debris from manufacturing operations

Organize incoming deliveries

Move palletized items via forklift throughout the facility

Provide assistance in assembly work on shop floor

Assist in operating machines under supervision of qualified fabricator

Be available for general labor and chores in the facility such as assembling tools or furniture

Show a willingness to learn and gain new skills on the job

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

1+ years experience in shop environment preferred

Ability to properly and safely use hand tools

Able to take instruction and complete tasks in a timely manner

Proven team player with excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to operate motor vehicles and be insured on company vehicles

Familiarity with CNC mills, welding, and manual machines desired

Forklift certification desired

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 60 pounds in all directions

Communicating with others to exchange information

Operating 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

Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions

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

Certification

Capable of obtaining forklift and boom lift certification

Additional Requirements

Occasionally requires overtime

Occasionally requires working weekends

Occasionally requires schedule flexibility

Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours

Occasionally requires working 2nd shift, beginning at 4:30pm local time

Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

The hourly range for this position is $23-$25 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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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.