Nuclear Welder – NAVSEA-Qualified, Manual & Robotic

BWXT; Mount Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Mount Vernon, Indiana, is seeking an NR Welder to perform a range of welding operations after completing a multi-month certification.

You will work with manual, automatic, and robotic welding equipment to meet NAVSEA nuclear quality standards and QC procedures. The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with welding experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, and the capacity to weld in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, typically with a minimum of 2 years of welding experience.
• Certification/degree from an accredited welding program may be accepted in lieu of experience.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to weld at extreme temperatures and in various environments, including elevated platforms, confined spaces, and multiple welding positions.
• Provide weld quality that meets NAVSEA nuclear standards and follow all written and verbal instructions
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; perform minor equipment maintenance and assist maintenance personnel as needed.
• Accurately complete and maintain all required records and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform layouts, read and interpret blueprints/specifications, and set up, align, and level workpieces according to job requirements.
• Select and use proper wire, flux, weld gauges, and welding machine setting, including wire feed and electrode adjustments.
• Attach and maintain preheat equipment, verify material identity/characteristics, and install or remove mechanical round-out rings.
• Prepare and finish weld areas by buffing, grinding, arc-airing defect, and grinding completed weld to drawing requirements.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment (manual/robotic)

NAVSEA nuclear standards

X-ray/ Ultrasonic NDE knowledge

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Mount Vernon, Indiana, is seeking an NR Welder to perform a range of welding operations after completing a multi-month certification.

You will work with manual, automatic, and robotic welding equipment to meet NAVSEA nuclear quality standards and QC procedures. The position requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) with welding experience, ability to lift 50 pounds, and the capacity to weld in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.