Welding Engineer Job at ZipRecruiter in Barberton

Overview

Welding Engineer - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

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. BWXT is committed to safety, quality, and compliance in all operations. We encourage you to learn more about BWXT and our capabilities by visiting our company information resources within the limits of this posting.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, approval and release of written welding procedures in accordance with specifications and weld procedure qualifications
• Preparation and review of welding/fabrication plans (i.e., bead placement sketches, setup sheets, welding instructions)
• Qualification, documentation, and maintenance of welding procedures and welders/weld operators
• Supervision of welders and welding operators on critical weld operations
• Trouble shooting of welding operations (i.e., weldability issues, welding equipment failures)
• Identification, design, procurement, and implementation of welding equipment and/or fixture needs

Qualifications

• Applicants must have theoretical understanding of the gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, shielded metal arc, submerged arc, and plasma arc welding processes
• Actual welding proficiency is not required, but hands-on-experience is desirable
• The Welding Engineer should have a working knowledge of commercial and/or military welding qualification and fabrication specifications through practical experience and/or school classes
• Applicants must have a theoretical understanding of the welding of ferrous and non-ferrous base metals. This understanding includes but is not limited to the bulk base metal microstructure, bulk phase transformations of the base metals and weld metal that can occur during a welding process, and the proper selection of filler metals
• A Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering is required

Compensation and Employment Details

Pay: $63,000 - $99,000. The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,000 and $99,000 per year. The base salary offered is based on local market factors and may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective considerations. The total compensation package may include incentives and a full range of medical, retirement, and other benefits. Details of participation in benefit plans will be provided at the time of offer. If hired, the selected candidate will be employed at-will, unless governed by a collective bargaining agreement. BWXT reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefits at any time based on performance, market factors, or other considerations.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries comply with all applicable health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept liability for fees or costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies unless a binding written recruitment agreement exists prior to presentation and includes the specific services and fees. Agencies contacting BWXT without an agreement are advised not to contact BWXT hiring managers. Recruiters may contact BWXT\'s Talent Acquisition team at the contact provided in this posting for partnership inquiries.