Welding Specialist - Back Shift

Position Overview

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.
• 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).

• High school graduate, or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of welding experience in a shop environment.
• Good understanding 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 desirable for training shop personnel.
• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to collaborate with hourly personnel, shop supervision, engineering support, and other departments.
• Ability to follow detailed manufacturing plans and provide direction to shop personnel.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Availability to work overtime, occasional daily, and occasional weekend support.
• 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 (trade school) is a plus but not required.
• 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.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration across 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.

Pay: $53,000 – $86,000 per year.

Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. The position requires U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE security clearance, which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, and prior employment reference verifications.

If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed at‑will, unless employed at a location subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. 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 status, or other protected status.