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Shift Supervisor - Fabrication - 2nd Shift

BWX Technologies
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Apr 2026
💰 $136,000/yr($86,000/yr$136,000/yr)

About the role

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.

 

 

Shift Front Line Manager - Fab / Welding - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Manager to lead a team of Front Line Managers who oversee skilled trades employees in fabrication, fitting, welding, and assembly operations. This leadership role ensures consistent execution of daily operations across multiple departments and shifts, with a focus on safety, quality, and production efficiency. The position is primarily assigned to 2nd Shift but requires flexibility to move between shifts or work areas as needed to maintain seamless operational performance. Availability for scheduled overtime is required.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coach, and develop Front Line Managers responsible for daily supervision of fitting, welding, assembly, and machining operations.
  • Ensure supervisors are effectively planning, directing, and coordinating work activities aligned with production goals.
  • Support supervisors in resolving complex or unusual shop-floor challenges and escalate issues as appropriate.
  • Maintain clear communication across all shifts, ensuring alignment on priorities, operating conditions, and potential risks.
  • Oversee workload scheduling across shifts and departments to maximize labor utilization and meet established priorities.
  • Provide direction when supervisors need support navigating scheduling, personnel issues, or cross-department coordination.
  • Recommend improvements to shop processes, equipment needs, operating procedures, and workflow efficiencies.
  • Ensure supervisors maintain compliance with safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies.
  • Promote a continuous improvement mindset and foster a positive, inclusive, high-performance culture.

 

Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated success in a supervisory or leadership role, preferably overseeing supervisors in a unionized environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of fabrication processes; experience in heavy fabrication, fitting, or welding is preferred.
  • Technical knowledge equivalent to a four-year apprenticeship or two years of college/technical training.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and coaching skills, with the ability to develop and support new or entry‑level supervisors.
  • Must be available for scheduled overtime.

Pay: $86,000 - $136,000

 

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $136,000 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 wil

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