Supervisor - Fabrication - 3rd Shift

Overview

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is a nuclear solutions company headquartered in Lynchburg, VA. BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,650 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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 defense and space applications. Learn more at

• Supervise and mentor union hourly skilled trades in fitting, welding, and assembly operations.
• Oversee manual, robotic, and automatic welding processes, as well as stress relief operations and lifting/handling procedures.
• Provide leadership during 3rd shift operations, which are essential for establishing production plans and preparing for execution carried out by subsequent shifts.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate assigned activities to meet production goals across multiple buildings.
• Manage the complexity and number of components within the production areas, ensuring clarity and communication of their specifications and requirements.
• Input and manage data related to maintenance work orders, hourly employment time, and production schedules using computer systems.
• Analyze existing operations and recommend improvements to enhance shop efficiency, policies, procedures, and cost management.

• Proven experience in a supervisory role, ideally within a unionized environment.
• Strong background in heavy fabrication, fitting, and welding operations.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.

The company complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety. All new hires may be required to adhere to company COVID-19 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) and the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance, which involves extensive background checks and verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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