Furnace Operations Technician — Hands-on Production

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Indiana; On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Production Tech – Furnace Operations to read engineering drawings, perform cleaning and measurements, and assemble mechanical products for shipment. You will operate lifts and verify materials while following strict safety and quality procedures.

HSD or equivalent required; two years in fabrication/manufacturing preferred. Competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for professional development and training.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at heights using aerial or scissor lifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to read and follow detailed engineering instructions and drawings.
• Experience with basic math, measurements (calipers/tape measures), and simple angle calculations.
• Prior experience in fabrication or manufacturing (2+ years preferred) with general mechanical skills.
• Ability to read and follow detailed engineering drawings, instructions, and checklists.
• Experience operating process equipment, monitoring systems, or using forklifts, crafts, lifts.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures, maintain a quality-focused and questioning mindset, and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and detailed technical instructions to assemble mechanical products, mechanisms, and sub-assemblies.
• Perform component cleaning, measurement checks, mechanical tasks, and basic cutting/grinding operations are required.
• Prepare products for shipment following strict packaging and handling guidelines.
• Operate forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts; perform work at heights; and obtain/maintain crane qualifications for safe rigging and lifting.
• Verify materials for correct identity and characteristics.

Skills

Reading drawings & blueprints

Critical thinking

Basic math & measurement

Mechanical skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Indiana is seeking a Production Tech – Furnace Operations to read engineering drawings, perform cleaning and measurements, and assemble mechanical products for shipment. You will operate lifts and verify materials while following strict safety and quality procedures.

HSD or equivalent required; two years in fabrication/manufacturing preferred. Competitive pay and benefits, with opportunities for professional development and training.