Manual Welder (SMAW, GTAW) 1

BWXT•Barberton, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are currently hiring a qualified manual SMAW (stick) and GTAW (TIG) welder for our facility in Barberton, Ohio. The welder selected for this position will set up and perform extremely critical welds using stick, TIG, electric arc and heliarc welding processes to produce pressure and strength welds in all positions. Maintaining strict compliance to technical documentation and instructions is required. Control of welding parameters, interpass cleaning and preheating is required. Our manual welders are some of the best at what they do. Opportunities to continue fine tuning your welding skills and to share with others in a team environment are key to how we operate.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Minimum of two (2) years’ demonstrated experience performing similar welding tasks.
Ability to read and understand manufacturing prints and weld data sheets
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check
All applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment weld screen

Nice To Haves

Lesser experience coupled with formal training and/or certification may be considered.

Responsibilities

Set up and perform extremely critical welds using stick, TIG, electric arc and heliarc welding processes to produce pressure and strength welds in all positions.
Maintain strict compliance to technical documentation and instructions.
Control of welding parameters, interpass cleaning and preheating.