Supervisor - Fabrication - 2nd Shift
Listed on 2026-06-15
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Manager
Position Overview
We are looking for a committed Front Line Manager to lead and supervise our skilled trades workforce in essential fabrication processes, including fitting, welding, and assembly operations. This role is crucial for maintaining operational excellence, safety, and efficiency. As we strive to enhance production effectiveness and meet operational demands, the Front Line Manager will play a key role in coordinating efforts across shifts.
This position is primarily for 2nd Shift; however, flexibility to transition between shifts and work areas is essential for ensuring seamless operations across multiple departments. Additionally, the role requires availability for scheduled overtime to address operational needs as they arise.
- 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.
Pay: $66,000- $90,000
The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $90,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations.
Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, 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.
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…
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