Fabrication Front Line Manager - Weekend Shift

BWXT; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor (FLM) to lead a weekend team of welders and production techs in Mt. Vernon, Indiana. The role emphasizes visible leadership, safety, and productivity in a heavy equipment setting.

You will work closely with engineering, manage performance, and ensure proper weld qualifications while coordinating schedules and training. A strong emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement guides daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 2 years supervisory manufacturing experience.
• Strong communication and professional conduct, and ability to work with multiple departments.
• Proficient in Word and Excel; familiarity with timekeeping systems.
• Flexible schedule: Fri–Sun 4 AM–4 PM plus one weekday for updates.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible floor leadership; oversee welders and production techs.
• Ensure safety, quality, and process compliance on shift.
• Communicate job expectations and performance to team members.
• Manage attendance, training, and production records.
• Coordinate with engineering to improve processes and welding productivity.
• Lead safety and performance meetings and schedule resources to meet deadlines.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

Timekeeping systems

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram.

Fabrication FLM

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced supervisor to lead a dynamic team of welders and production techs in a heavy equipment manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will practice visible leadership on the floor, providing technical oversight and ensuring operational efficiency through effective communication and collaboration.

Location:

On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Your Day to Day as a Fabrication Supervisor (FLM) - Weekend Shift

• Practices visible leadership on the floor providing technical and administrative oversight of work through observations and floor surveillance.
• Encourages a questioning attitude to ensure a safe work environment and the highest quality standards.
• Clearly communicates job expectations and performance requirements to welders and production techs.
• Manages employee performance through the evaluation of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to procedures, and productivity.
• Coaches employees to improve and/or correct unacceptable performance.
• Manages employee attendance, training and production records through electronic systems.
• Serves as a liaison between shop floor personnel and management.
• Leads production communication and safety meetings.
• Schedules department resources to meet established scheduling deadlines.
• Works closely with engineering to develop/modify processes to exceed efficiency requirements and optimize welding productivity/performance.
• Ensures timely availability of required materials for the operations being performed.
• Schedules overtime according to needs.
• Performs monthly risk assessments of work area, identifying vulnerabilities and taking action for immediate correction.
• Through coordination with engineering ensures personnel maintain the proper weld qualifications.
• Takes an active role in continuous improvement initiatives with their area of responsibility.
• Leads weekly department level discussion at visual performance boards, receives critique and/or feedback, and provides constructive improvement paths.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of direct supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Supervisory experience includes but is not limited to leading teams, assigning individual work, performance management, work evaluation, issuing disciplinary actions and coaching/mentoring employees.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, contribute to technical teams, and establish effective working relationships with other departments.
• Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. data entry, Word and Excel, timekeeping systems, etc.)
• Work schedule will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4 AM - 4 PM. Employee must be willing to work one designated weekday (Monday through Thursday) to receive business updates and provide effective support for the weekend shift.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $79,000 - $119,000.00

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $79,000 and $119,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

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