Job Description:

• 1) 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.

• 2) Enlarges hole in cell as necessary for precise fit, using reamers, files, scrapers, and emery cloth.

• 3) Inspects completed assembly for flaws, such as burrs or faulty assembly.

• 4) Stacks prescribed number of assemblies in jig and slips ring or cap over end to form single fuel unit.

• 5) Cleans inside of metallic tubes, using ultrasonic wand, preparatory to filling with liquid fuel solution.

• 6) Mixes radioactive solution according to specifications and pours into tube, using remote-controlled slave manipulators.

• 7) Seals ends of tube by crimping cap or by spot welding cap to tube.

• 8) Inspects tubes for leakage, using mass spectrometer or disintegration counter.

• 9) Cleans exterior of tubes, using acetone and cloth or brush.

• 10) Packs tubes in cartons or lead containers for shipment.

• 11) Weighs completed assemblies or radioactive materials, using gram scale.

• 12) Keeps records of materials used, shipping data, and number of units assembled.