Welding Specialist - Back Shift

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Barberton (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Professional development

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Barberton, Ohio seeks a Welding Specialist on the back shift to guide welding operations and support shop personnel. You will program welding parameters, train welders, and ensure adherence to quality and procedural standards.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of welding experience, knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, and related processes, strong communication skills, and the ability to work overtime. U.S. citizenship and DOE clearance eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years welding experience in a shop environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of SMAW, GTAW, AGTAW-CW/HW, GMAW, SAW, SA-GMAW welding processes.
• Hands-on welding not required but desirable to aid training.
• Proficient with PC applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to collaborate with various departments and follow detailed plans.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Willingness to work overtime, with occasional weekend support.
• U.S. citizen; ability to obtain and maintain DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supports manufacturing initiatives for welding applications and process standardization.
• Program welding parameters on programmable equipment.
• Train and assist welders in production environments on processes and equipment.
• Follow detailed manufacturing plans and guide shop personnel.
• Support equipment improvement projects and PM activities.
• Prepare and review welding/fabrication materials and training aids.

Skills

SMAW

GTAW

GMAW

SAW

Manual welding

PC skills

Teamwork

Communication

Overtime readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to BWXT

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. 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/) .

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Position Overview

The Welding Specialist is a key technical role focused on providing expert guidance and support in welding operations within a manufacturing setting. This position entails following detailed manufacturing plans while supporting shop personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedural compliance during critical welding activities.

Location

On-site in Barberton, Ohio

Your Day to Day as a Welding Specialist (Back Shift)

• Supports site wide initiatives for streamlining manufacturing for welding related applications (standardization or work scopes, work cell development/ownership, process improvements, etc.).

• Programs welding parameters on programmable equipment.

• Trains and assists welders/operators in production welding environment on process, welding equipment, qualification requirements, etc.

• Follows detailed manufacturing plans, providing direction to shop personnel and supervision.

• Support equipment related improvement projects such as identifying and procuring new welding equipment, coordinating PM activities for existing equipment, evaluating spare parts inventory, etc.

• Prepares and reviews welding/fabrication support material and training aids (i.e., bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions)

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate, or equivalent.

• Ideal applicant has 3 – 5 years of welding experience in a shop environment

• Applicants should have a good understanding/working knowledge of manual, semi-automatic, and mechanized/automatic welding processes such as the following: SMAW, GTAW, AGTAW-CW/HW, AGMAW, SAW, SA-GMAW.

• Hands-on welding experience not required but is desirable to aid in training of shop personnel

• Ability to work on a PC, using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook (email), Word, Excel, etc.)

• Ability to work well with various departments such as hourly personnel, shop supervision, Engineering support, etc.

• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing plans and provide direction to shop personnel

• Ability to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Availability to work overtime, some daily and occasional weekend support.

• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formal welding technical education is a plus but not required (i.e. trade school)

• Experience with robotic welding is plus

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.

• Flexible work schedules and 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.

• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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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 (no dual citizenship) 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].