Maintenance Technician 1

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.

 

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 position involves safely repairing, constructing, and servicing electronic and electrical machinery and equipment. Responsibilities include diagnosing electrical issues, interpreting diagrams, planning workflows, and designing component adaptations. The electrician is also tasked with mechanical repairs, maintaining communication wiring and power distribution systems, and ensuring a clean work environment. Additional duties include reporting errors, maintaining performance records, and performing other assigned tasks as needed.

 

Location:

On-site in Mt. Vernon, IN

 

Your Day to Day as a Maintenance Technician: 

• Participate in classroom and on‑the‑job training alongside experienced Maintenance Technicians.
• Learn and practice safe, efficient maintenance skills used across all plant areas and systems.
• Maintain basic performance and maintenance records for electronic equipment.
• Keep the work area, machinery, and tools clean and organized.
• Use computers, stylus tools, and barcode scanners for data entry, attendance, and job orders.
• Operate forklifts, scissor lifts, and aerial boom lifts as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications: 

• HS Diploma or equivalent, 2 year technical school certificate or equivalent training
• 0-1 year experience in industrial environment   
• Must pass quality control testing, as required.
• Must be able to climb to any height, work in confined spaces, and routinely life 40 lbs. 
• Must qualify to use cartridge type respirator. 
• Must furnish adequate personal tools to properly perform required duties.
• Applicants selected for this position must comply with all safety and plant rules, regulations and practices and must attend training classes, as required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen. 
• This position requires shift work, and successful applicants must be willing to work any shift.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• PLC Experience, Siemens based preferred
• Industrial electrician experience, such as conduit bending
• Substation switchgear experience 

 

 

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.