Supervisor - Fabrication / Machining - 2nd/3rd Shift

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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 a pipeline requisition with roles avalable for 2nd and 3rd 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 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.

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.

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 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) and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.