BWX Technologies

Welding Engineer

BWX Technologies$63K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Theoretical understanding of key welding processes including TIG, MIG, SMAW, SAW, and plasma arc.
  • Hands-on experience in welding is desirable but not mandatory.
  • Familiarity with commercial and military welding specifications through experience or education.
  • Knowledge of ferrous and non-ferrous base metals and their welding behaviors.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering is mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and approve written welding procedures according to specifications.
  • Develop and review welding/fabrication plans including sketches and instructions.
  • Qualify and document welding procedures and maintain records for welders/operators.
  • Supervise critical welding operations and manage welding teams.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve welding operations issues, including equipment failures.
  • Identify and implement necessary welding equipment and fixture solutions.

Benefits

  • Full range of medical benefits offered.
  • Retirement plans included in the benefits package.
  • Potential for performance-based cash incentives.
Full Job Description
Welding Engineer - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, Ohio

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • 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.


Job requirements:

  • 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 Bachelors degree in Welding Engineer is required.


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Pay: $63,000 - $110,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,000 and $110,000 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.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

About BWX Technologies

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical, management and site services to support governments in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. BWXT has more than 6,600 employees and significant operations in Lynchburg, Va.; Erwin, Tenn.; Mount Vernon, Ind.; Euclid, Ohio; Barberton, Ohio; and Cambridge, Ontario, as well as more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy sites around the country.
Learn more about BWX Technologies
Size
6,600 employees
Market Cap
$5.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$278.6 million
Founded
1867
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
Revenue
$2.1 billion
NASDAQ

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