Production Tech

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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

BWXT is currently seeking a Production Tech to join our growing team in Mount Vernon, Indiana!

 

Individuals hired to fill this role will support our fabrication shop as part of our Operations Department by performing a variety of mechanical tasks, including but not limited to the following:

 

• Follows procedures, demonstrates a questioning attitude, maintains a quality driven perspective and is mindful of sensitive information.
• Read/interpret engineering drawings, sketches, blue prints.
• Read/interpret detailed engineering instructions.
• Assemble mechanical products in accordance with detailed engineering drawings/instructions.
• Assemble various mechanisms and/or sub-assembly components.
• Clean and package products for shipment using strict and detailed guidelines.
• Perform dimensional measurements for fitment verifications.
• Perform mechanical tasks/operate mechanical assemblies associated with critical tolerance components.
• Perform cutting/grinding operations as needed.
• Operate small to medium size fork lifts.
• Obtain crane qualifications to perform rigging/lifting of components.
• Verify identity and physical characteristics of materials.
• Maintain necessary records.

 

Please note: Individuals hired for this position will work twelve (12) hour shifts (either 4AM to 4PM or 4PM to 4AM). 

 

Required Qualifications: 

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Two years of experience in a fabrication and/or manufacturing environment preferred.
• General mechanical aptitude/background. 
• General carpentry skills (saws, cordless drills, hand tools, measurement equipment). 
• Ability to follow detailed engineering instructions/drawings to accurately execute tasks required.
• Self-starter with drive and initiative to take action.
• Must be capable of lifting a maximum of 40 lbs. to standard table height. 
• Vision must be correctable to 20/20.
• Critical thinking and problem solving abilities.
• Must have experience working with micrometers, calipers, power tools, hand tools, and material handling equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.

 

Candidates must pass all required proficiency testing for the position as well as obtain and maintain all required position qualifications upon hire.

 

Benefits:

In addition to rewarding work, the Production tech will work a four-day workweek and receive market-leading wages; paid time off; a paid winter holiday sh