Master Fitter (Weekend Shift)

BWXT•Barberton, OH

6d•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. The Master Fitter will be responsible for the set-up of work stations in the fabrication shop, along with cleaning, fitting, expanding, and milling of product.

Requirements

Work performed must conform to all customer, code, and quality control requirements
Successful applicants must pass all required screening and assessment processes, which includes completing a manually welded horizontal test plate that meets NDT requirements
Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints
High school diploma/GED is required for all BWXT positions, and graduation date will be verified via background check.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must be able to work ANY SHIFT.
Must pass pre-employment physical, respirator fit test, drug screen, and background check prior to hire date.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 2 years' experience in fabrication is preferred. Lesser experience coupled with formal training and/or previous certifications may be acceptable.

Responsibilities

Must work and operate safely at all times, utilizing all required PPE and following all safety requirements
Fit, align, assemble, and secure component parts of any size, complexity, shape or design; secures fit-ups by welding, bolting, clamping, and similar methods
Performs grinding duties by hand or with machine grinders or belt sanders, removing weld defects, removing weld splatter, removing temporary attachments, back grooving, and surface preparation for NDE, inspection, or painting
Perform SMAW (stick) welding
Set up and operate many types of equipment routinely used for bending, shaping, and contouring of steels and alloyed metals
Work to achieve first time quality in all aspects of job duties
Build mock-ups for testing
Perform tack welds; chamfer, deburr, and blend product
Transport material from work station to work station as required
Perform close tolerance (<.005”) bench worker and grinding duties as required, using manual and semi-automatic tools
Remove bracing, blocks, etc. using mechanical means, grinding and air arc (reverse) weld process
Use precision measuring equipment
Work to exact tolerances under any required preheat
Set up and operate vibrational conditioning and hydro equipment as required
Work to detailed written instructions and procedures requiring a high degree of verbatim compliance
Must be able to read, interpret and comply with all types of drawings, charts, work instructions, procedures and other written and visual aid documents
Maintain necessary records, identify and stencil product with necessary information
Work from prints, sketches, process sheets, and other forms of verbal and written communication
Work above and below floor level
Operate all types of floor-operated cranes to perform lifts incidental to job duties