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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 (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

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

What we do

Situated on a 100-acre site, our facility has 600,000 square feet of shop area and a 1,000-ton lift capacity from the shop to the river. The Mount Vernon facility is equipped with large CNC machine tools along with sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment to produce components for naval nuclear reactors, which are used in submarines and aircraft carriers.

What you'll do

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 the interior and exterior of products using strict and detailed guidelines.

• 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.

• Operate boom lift and scissor lift equipment and perform work at heights.

• Obtain crane qualifications to perform rigging/lifting of components.

• Verify identity and physical characteristics of materials.

• Maintain necessary written records.

Please note: Individuals hired for this position will work twelve (12) hour shifts (either 4AM to 4PM or 4PM to 4AM). This position would require training on day or night shift (Monday through Thursday) until qualified (approx. 6 months) but would then transition to a weekend night shift which is a Friday through Sunday shift. Some additional overtime may be required for critical jobs. Once qualified, your work schedule will be 4pm to 4am, Friday through Sunday. This 3 x 12’s shift is 36 hours, but will be paid for 40 hours.

What we need from you :

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience with simple mathematical calculations, measurements involving calipers and tape measures, and calculation of simple angles preferred.

• Experience operating process equipment and monitoring processes via watching a control screen preferred.

• 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/checklists 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 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 to working here

In addition to rewarding work, the Production tech will receive market-leading wages; paid time off and paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options; parental leave; and service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.

Why work in Mt. Vernon, IN

• Small community feel conveniently located next to larger cities, including Evansville

• Offers a short drive to major attractions and metropolitan areas

• Beautiful city lying next to the Ohio River

• Year-round events on Mount Vernon Riverfront

• Low cost of living, thriving local commerce, A-rated educational system

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The base salary range for this position in [[stateProvince]] at the start of employment is expected to be between $[[custsalaryMin]] and $[[custsalaryMax]] 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.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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