- Location:
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Mt Vernon - Indiana, United States
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Aerospace Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Advertising, Marketing & PR Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Engineering, Government & Public Sector, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Recruitment, Utilities & Services
- Advertiser:
- BWX Technologies
- Job ID:
- 132292092
- Company:
- BWXT
- Posted On:
- 25 September 2025
At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. 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 restoration and operations management at 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 various defense and space applications. For more information, visit bwxt. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.
Position Overview:
The Weld Tech is responsible for ensuring welders are qualified and that their qualifications meet production requirements. This role includes instructing and training staff in various welding processes (SMAW, MGTAW, FCAW, GMAW), monitoring performance, and providing constructive feedback to promote growth. The Tech will guide employees on proper job setup and best practices, handle necessary paperwork, and obtain approvals from weld engineering. Additionally, they will assist in the setup, trial runs, and proof testing of welding operations, maintain inventory of materials and equipment, and perform minor maintenance on tools. The Welding Tech will also provide feedback to Operations Management on improvement opportunities in welding practices. This position will also require the individual to substitute for the Mount Vernon High School instructor and attend during the week to help instruct and stay updated on current curriculum for the School of Welding Technology.
Location:
On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana
Your Day to Day as a Weld Tech:
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-Ensures welders are qualified and maintains qualifications to meet production requirements.
-Instructs and trains employees in various welding processes, including SMAW, MGTAW, FCAW, and GMAW.
-Monitors welding performance, providing coaching and feedback to promote employee growth.
-Guides production staff on proper job setup and best practices for effective welding.
-Manages paperwork and secures approvals from weld engineering prior to acceptance testing.
-Maintains inventory of welding materials and performs minor maintenance on equipment as needed.
Required Qualifications:
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-Four (4) years of related experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
-Demonstrated ability to work from prints, sketches, process sheets, templates, and written and verbal instructions.
-Proficient in navigating and operating applications within a Windows-based computer environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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-Proven expertise in precision and exacting workmanship.
-Demonstrated leadership experience within a manufacturing setting, showcasing ability to guide and motivate teams effectively.
What We Offer:
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-Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
-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!
Pay: $54,000 - $80,000
The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $54,000 and $80,000 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.
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.
BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisitionbwxt.
