Cell Maintenance Operator - Afternoon Shift

Job Category: Fuel Production

Location: Port Hope

Work Contract: Reg Full-Time (K1) - Straight Afternoon Shift

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Position And Responsibilities

Working within the UF6 production facility, the cell maintenance operator builds and repairs fluorine cells using various hand and power tools and recertifies UF6 cylinders in accordance with specifications and procedures.

Work requirements include wearing SCBA and chemical PPE; working with HF, KOH & electrolyte; use of pneumatic & hand tooling /pressure wash equipment and attention to detailed procedures and build specifications.

Education And Qualifications

• Minimum grade 12 education
• Experience gained in maintenance and repair in an industrial setting
• Mechanically inclined (testing conducted)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven critical thinking ability
• Clear criminal record check
• Must be available to work straight afternoon shift (Monday-Friday)
  
  

Safety sensitive position

Job ID: 41794

Posted: November 5, 2026

Posting end date: November 24, 2026

Starting rate: $39.18

Fully qualified rate: $48.82

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