Manual Machinist - Full-Time On Site

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)