Welding Specialist - Back Shift

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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.

On-site in Barberton, Ohio

• Supports site wide initiatives for streamlining manufacturing for welding related applications (standardization or 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.
• Supports 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).

• High school graduate, or equivalent.
• Ideal applicant has 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.
• Hands‑on welding experience not required but is desirable to aid in training of shop personnel.
• 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.
• 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.

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

• 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!

Base salary: $53,000 – $86,000 per year (Ohio). Additional compensation may include annual cash incentives and other benefits.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.