Welding Specialist - 1st Shift

Bwxt • Barberton, OH

108d • $53,000 - $86,000

About The Position

The Welding Specialist is a key technical role focused on providing expert guidance and support in welding operations within a manufacturing setting. This position entails following detailed manufacturing plans while supporting shop personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedural compliance during critical welding activities.

Requirements

• High school graduate, or equivalent.
• 3 - 5 years of welding experience in a shop environment.
• Good understanding/working knowledge of manual, semi-automatic, and mechanized/automatic welding processes such as SMAW, GTAW, AGTAW-CW/HW, AGMAW, SAW, SA-GMAW.
• Ability to work on a PC, using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, 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.
• Ability to demonstrate superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Availability to work overtime, some daily and occasional weekend support.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Formal welding technical education is a plus but not required (i.e. trade school).
• Experience with robotic welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports site wide initiatives for streamlining manufacturing for welding related applications (standardization of work scopes, work cell development/ownership, process improvements, etc.)
• Programs welding parameters on programmable equipment.
• Trains and assists welders/operators in production welding environment on process, welding equipment, qualification requirements, etc.
• Follows detailed manufacturing plans, providing direction to shop personnel and supervision.
• Support equipment related improvement projects such as identifying and procuring new welding equipment, coordinating PM activities for existing equipment, evaluating spare parts inventory, etc.
• Prepares and reviews welding/fabrication support material and training aids (i.e., bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED