Supervisor, Machining 3rd Shift

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Mission-driven company

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Barberton, Ohio seeks a Front Line Manager I – Machining to lead union hourly skilled trades on third shift, ensuring safety, quality and production targets. You will coordinate across buildings, mentor teams, and drive improvements in workflow and tooling while adapting to shifting priorities and overtime as needed.

This role offers competitive pay, benefits and opportunities to contribute to critical nuclear and energy projects at BWXT.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in unionized machining or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong machining background and assembly practices.
• Leadership and communication skills to guide a diverse workforce.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts and overtime as needed.
• U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Supervise union hourly trades in machining and assembly operations.
• Direct workflow to meet safety, quality, and production targets.
• Coordinate across shifts and buildings to ensure continuity.
• Mentor teams and resolve manufacturing issues with technical support.
• Input labor hours and manage machining schedules data.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Machining operations

Team management

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (plus)

Tools

G&M Codes

MS Office

SharePoint

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Overhead cranes

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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

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:

The Front Line Manager I – Machining is responsible for supervising union skilled trades across machining and assembly operations within the Barberton facility. This role ensures safe, high‑quality, and efficient execution of daily machining work, maintains strong communication across shifts, and supports production activities to meet schedule, technical, and quality requirements.

The FLM I provides direct, hands‑on leadership during shift operations, helping prepare machining work for downstream teams and ensuring continuity across multiple departments. The role also supports issue resolution, partners with technical support groups, and contributes to improvements in workflow, safety, and machining processes. Flexibility across shifts and work areas is essential, and scheduled overtime may be required to support operational needs.

This position is primarily assigned to 3rd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts, departments, and work areas is essential to maintain seamless operations. Scheduled overtime may be required based on operational demand.

Location:

On-site in Barberton, Ohio

Your Day to Day as a Front-Line Manager I

Operational Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, mentor, and support union hourly skilled trades in machining and assembly operations.
• Provide clear direction to ensure alignment with safety rules, quality expectations, and machining workflow requirements.
• Maintain strong communication with adjacent shifts to support consistent execution and production continuity.

Production Planning & Execution

• Coordinate machining work across multiple buildings, work centers, and equipment types to meet production goals.
• Work closely with technical support groups to interpret machining work scopes, resolve issues, and ensure teams understand all required specifications and tolerances.
• Assist in resolving machining and assembly challenges using practical experience and knowledge of skilled trade practices.

Safety, Quality & Reporting

• Report regularly on safety performance, quality concerns, and production progress.
• Address safety or quality issues that arise during machining and work with technical support and quality teams to investigate, resolve, and formalize corrective actions.
• Reinforce adherence to standard operating procedures and machining best practices.

Data Management & Systems Use

• Input and manage data related to labor hours, machining schedules, workflow tracking, and maintenance work orders.
• Use established systems and processes to make sound, routine decisions within defined guidelines.

Continuous Improvement & Problem Solving

• Identify opportunities to enhance machining workflow efficiency, resource utilization, safety, and cost control.
• Escalate and help resolve technical issues that affect machining performance or production readiness.
• Support the adoption of new technologies, updated machining standards, and process improvements.

Flexibility & Availability

• Flex between shifts and work areas based on project needs, staffing requirements, or emergent operations.
• Work scheduled overtime as required to maintain production continuity and meet customer commitments.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role, preferably within a unionized machining, assembly, or heavy‑manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in machining operations, precision component fabrication, and assembly practices.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and engage skilled trades in a complex production setting.
• Ability to work independently within established machining practices and use sound judgment to resolve routine operational or technical issues.
• Motivated to support machining teams, identify issues proactively, and drive timely resolution.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to guide a diverse workforce and communicate machining and assembly requirements clearly.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with G&M Codes, MS Office, SharePoint, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and overhead cranes a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

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.

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The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[cust_salaryMin]] and $[[cust_salaryMax]] 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.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment 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.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].