| Job Title |
Atomic-fuel Assembler |
| Job Description |
Prepares Fuel Elements For Use In Nuclear Reactors Or
Radiographic Measuring And Detecting Devices, Performing Any
Combination Of Following Tasks: Strings Fuel Cells On Wire Or
Rod, Using Tweezers, Safety Gloves, And Radiation Shield Or Box.
Enlarges Hole In Cell As Necessary For Precise Fit, Using
Reamers, Files, Scrapers, And Emery Cloth. Inspects Completed
Assembly For Flaws, Such As Burrs Or Faulty Assembly. Stacks
Prescribed Number Of Assemblies In Jig And Slips Ring Or Cap
Over End To Form Single Fuel Unit. Cleans Inside Of Metallic
Tubes, Using Ultrasonic Wand, Preparatory To Filling With Liquid
Fuel Solution. Mixes Radioactive Solution According To
Specifications And Pours Into Tube, Using Remote-controlled
Slave Manipulators. Seals Ends Of Tube By Crimping Cap Or By
Spot Welding Cap To Tube. Inspects Tubes For Leakage, Using Mass
Spectrometer Or Disintegration Counter. Cleans Exterior Of
Tubes, Using Acetone And Cloth Or Brush. Packs Tubes In Cartons
Or Lead Containers For Shipment. Weighs Completed Assemblies Or
Radioactive Materials, Using Gram Scale. Keeps Records Of
Materials Used, Shipping Data, And Number Of Units Assembled.
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