Previously, UCOR did not transition to Type 2 hard hats due to their weight and limited ventilation. With modern-day engineering and technology, these concerns are no longer an issue. Not only do the safety helmets enhance safety, but they actually reduce heat stress. The hard hats have an insulating material, called Koroyd, that looks like…
We announced yesterday that UCOR won a 2026 EPEAT Purchaser Award for its environmentally responsible purchases in 2025. Here is a graphic provided by the Global Electronics Council showing the reductions in environmental impact thanks to UCOR’s focus on responsible procurement.
If you are interested in having meals delivered from Clean Eatz at your location on the Oak Ridge Reservation, please fill out the survey to notify UCOR Health Services, UCOR’s Wellness Program Elevate, and Clean Eatz on which site you are located at and how many meals you are interested in. You can also email…
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the All Hands Meeting. We are working to get responses to you as quickly as possible. Following are the Q&As so far with the dates published in Newsline. We will continue to update as needed. Note: You can access the video recording of the meeting here. July 29,…
UCOR has been awarded the 2026 EPEAT Purchaser Award by the Global Electronics Council for leadership in responsible electronics procurement. EPEAT is a globally recognized ecolabel for electronics that evaluate a product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. By choosing EPEAT-registered products, UCOR helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and minimize waste. UCOR’s commitment…
Are you ready for football season to begin? UCOR is offering discounted tickets to University of Tennessee football games this fall. Click here to purchase tickets for the Sept. 19 game vs Kennesaw State and the Nov. 7 game vs Kentucky. Only 10 tickets are available for each game, so purchase quickly before they sell…
Robert Johnson is a facility manager at Y-12 and has been with UCOR since 2011. He has been working on the Oak Ridge Reservation since 2002, performing work such as decontamination inside the K-33 and K-31 buildings at ETTP. He is married with two daughters and enjoys playing golf. To learn more about Robert, watch…
Q. Craft should be able to move up through the company. That is highly unlikely right now. Why is that? They are your most experienced people. A. Craft workers have taken on management positions throughout UCOR. The requirements for positions within UCOR vary widely and depend upon job duties, responsibilities, and several other factors. We…
The video of last week’s all hands meeting is now available for viewing. Click here to access. Whether you were unable to attend or just want to revisit President and Program Manager Jim Blankenhorn’s presentation, the video provides important information as UCOR moves from a successful FY 2026 into the next fiscal year.
[This is part of a five-part series on neurodivergence, designed to help our team understand, support, and value the different ways we all process information.] Executive function is the brain’s command center. It helps us plan, organize, manage time, and start tasks. Many neurodivergent employees (including those with ADHD or dyslexia, which affect how the…
