Welding Specialist - 3rd Shift

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Welding Specialist - 3rd Shift - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains all automatic welding equipment operational in production shops
• Assists Welding Engineer in performance of duties and assist with development of new processes and procedures
• Trains and assists welders/operators in production welding environment and evaluate production welds to applicable welding standards/procedures
• Must be able to operate and qualify on automatic welding equipment
• Performs development projects as directed by Welding Engineer.
• Assists in daily technical maintenance and troubleshooting on all automatic welding
• Assists in the installation of new welding equipment in production shops
• Instructs hourly operators for acceptance and qualifications
• Examines and evaluates production welds for acceptability per specified procedures.
• Performs other investigations and test programs as required
• Assists Welding Engineering with process improvements implementation of new processes, procedures, or equipment
• Sets up shop welds per Welding Engineer’s direction and/or shop supervision
• Programs welding parameters on programmable equipment
• Assists and instructs on setup of robotic welding equipment

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• High school graduate, or equivalent. Formal welding technical education is a plus but not required (i.e. trade school)
• 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.
• Experience with robotic welding is plus but not mandatory
• 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
• Availability to work overtime, some daily and occasional weekend support
• US Citizenship required, no dual citizenships allowed. Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical/drug screen and background check.

Pay: $53,000 - $86,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $53,000 and $86,000 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.

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.

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