Supervisor, Fabrication

BWXT; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Barberton, Ohio is seeking a Front Line Manager to lead a skilled trades team in fabrication, welding, and machining on 2nd shift. The role emphasizes safety, production efficiency, and shift-to-shift coordination with overtime flexibility.

Responsibilities include supervising union hourly workers, planning activities across buildings, and driving continuous improvements in shop operations to meet production goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor union hourly skilled trades in fabrication, welding, assembly, and machining operations
• Oversee welding and machining processes, stress relief operations, and lifting/handling procedures
• Provide leadership during 2nd shift operations and coordinate production plans across shifts
• Plan and coordinate activities to meet production goals across multiple buildings
• Manage components specifications and communicate requirements clearly
• Input and manage maintenance work orders, time, and schedules in computer systems
• Analyze operations and recommend improvements to enhance shop efficiency and cost management
• Ensure flexibility to transition between shifts and overtime as needed

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Heavy fabrication

Fitting

Welding

Machining

Communication

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 .

Front Line Manager - Fabrication - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Position Overview

We are looking for a committed Front Line Manager to lead and supervise our skilled trades workforce in essential fabrication processes, including fitting, welding, assembly, and machining operations. This role is crucial for maintaining operational excellence, safety, and efficiency. As we strive to enhance production effectiveness and meet operational demands, the Front Line Manager will play a key role in coordinating efforts across shifts. This position is for 2nd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts and work areas is essential for ensuring seamless operations across multiple departments. Additionally, the role requires availability for scheduled overtime to address operational needs as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor union hourly skilled trades in fitting, welding, assembly, and machining operations.
• Oversee manual, robotic, and automatic welding and machining processes, as well as stress relief operations and lifting/handling procedures.
• Provide leadership during 2nd 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.
• This position is primarily for 2nd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts and work areas is essential for ensuring seamless operations across multiple departments. Additionally, the role requires availability for scheduled overtime to address operational needs as they arise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory role, ideally within a unionized environment. Candidates with significant/extensive fabrication, welding, and machining experience and some leadership experience/background may be considered for this position.
• Strong background in heavy fabrication, fitting, welding, and machining operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to effectively manage a diverse team and convey information regarding complex components.

Pay: $66,000 - $93,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $93,000 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.

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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