UT Testing Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

BWXT•Barberton, OH

4d•$54,000 - $80,000•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. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram. This position is for a 2nd shift or 3rd shift.

Requirements

Must be capable of qualifying as an ultrasonic inspector operator for Navy specifications NAVSEA 250-1500-1 for welds, MIL-STD-2132 for base materials, and NSTR-99 personnel qualification
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree in technical field preferred, or relevant equivalent work experience of 2 years, or equivalent military training and experience
Training and/or experience in Eddy Current Testing is a plus

Responsibilities

Studies for and passes specific, general and practical ultrasonic testing examinations
Takes directions from ultrasonic testing Group Leader, ultrasonic testing Examiners and NDT Supervisor
Interacts with shop supervision and personnel, internal auditors and customer representatives as needed
Maintains a clean, neat and orderly workspace, properly stowing instruments, reference standards and equipment after use
Performs visual inspections of surfaces to be examined to determine suitability for testing
Reads and understands manufacturing process plans and technical drawings
Selects equipment, instrumentation, search units and reference standards appropriate to the job per base procedures, addenda and data sheets. (includes lifting up to 50 lbs.)
Performs standardization of instruments to procedures, addenda, and data sheets
Works in tandem with other ultrasonic operators and Examiners when necessary
Transports equipment and reference standards within the plant to the jobsite
Performs contact ultrasonic inspection in both shear wave and longitudinal wave modes of heavy walled base materials, cladding and weldments
Performs UT thickness testing using both digital handheld meters and A-scan display instruments
Prepares detailed test report data such as sketches, test reports, and flyers to provide detailed documentation of results
Support shop in proper indication location for removal of ultrasonic and radiographic indications
Coordinate with UT Group Leader and other UT inspector operators on overtime and work schedules needed to support shop operations
This position has a potential to become a candidate for additional training and qualification as an automated eddy current inspection system operator