Lead Fabrication Supervisor (2nd/3rd Shift)

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Barberton (OH); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. seeks a Front Line Manager to lead our skilled trades workforce in fitting, welding, assembly, and machining.

The role focuses on safety, operational excellence, and efficiency, coordinating across shifts and departments. Responsibilities include supervising union hourly trades, overseeing welding and machining processes, guiding 3rd shift operations, and directing activities to meet production goals while managing data and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Strong background in heavy fabrication, fitting, welding, and machining.
• Excellent leadership and communication to manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor union hourly skilled trades in fitting, welding, assembly, and machining.
• Oversee manual, robotic, and automatic welding and machining processes, as well as stress relief operations and lifting/handling procedures.
• Provide leadership during 3rd shift operations, which are essential for establishing production plans and preparing for execution carried out by subsequent shifts.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned activities to meet production goals across multiple buildings.
• Manage the complexity and number of components within the production areas, ensuring clarity and communication of their specifications and requirements.
• Input and manage data related to maintenance work orders, hourly employment time, and production schedules using computer systems.
• Analyze existing operations and recommend improvements to enhance shop efficiency, policies, procedures, and cost management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy fabrication

Welding & machining

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. seeks a Front Line Manager to lead our skilled trades workforce in fitting, welding, assembly, and machining.

The role focuses on safety, operational excellence, and efficiency, coordinating across shifts and departments. Responsibilities include supervising union hourly trades, overseeing welding and machining processes, guiding 3rd shift operations, and directing activities to meet production goals while managing data and continuous improvement initiatives.