Master Fitter (Multiple Openings)

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Master Fitter  (Multiple Openings)  -  BWX Technologies, Inc.  -  Barberton, OH

Our facility in Barberton, Ohio is seeking qualified applicants to fill the role of Master Fitter.  The Master Fitter will be responsible for the set-up of work stations in the fabrication shop, along with cleaning, fitting, expanding, and milling of product. 

Additionally, our Master Fitters also:

• Must work and operate safely at all times, utilizing all required PPE and following all safety requirements
• Fit, align, assemble, and secure component parts of any size, complexity, shape or design; secures fit-ups by welding, bolting, clamping, and similar methods
• Performs grinding duties by hand or with machine grinders or belt sanders, removing weld defects, removing weld splatter, removing temporary attachments, back grooving, and surface preparation for NDE, inspection, or painting
• Perform SMAW (stick) welding
• Set up and operate many types of equipment routinely used for bending, shaping, and contouring of steels and alloyed metals
• Work to achieve first time quality in all aspects of job duties
• Build mock-ups for testing
• Perform tack welds; chamfer, deburr, and blend product
• Transport material from work station to work station as required
• Perform close tolerance (<.005”) bench worker and grinding duties as required, using manual and semi-automatic tools
• Remove bracing, blocks, etc. using mechanical means, grinding and air arc (reverse) weld process
• Use precision measuring equipment
• Work to exact tolerances under any required preheat
• Set up and operate vibrational conditioning and hydro equipment as required
• Work to detailed written instructions and procedures requiring a high degree of verbatim compliance
• Must be able to read, interpret and comply with all types of drawings, charts, work instructions, procedures and other written and visual aid documents
• Maintain necessary records, identify and stencil product with necessary information
• Work from prints, sketches, process sheets, and other forms of verbal and written communication
• Work above and below floor level
• Operate all types of floor-operated cranes to perform lifts incidental to job duties

Additional Qualifications / Requirements:

• Work performed must conform to all customer, code, and quality control requirements
• Successful applicants must pass all required screening and assessment processes, which includes completing a manually welded horizontal test plate that meets NDT requirements
• Must have the ability to read and understand blueprints
• A minimum of 2 years' experience in fabrication is preferred. Lesser experience coupled with formal training and/or previous certifications may be acceptable.
• High school diploma/GED is required for all BWXT positions, and graduation date will be verified via background check.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be open and available to working all shifts.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, respirator fit test, drug screen, and background check prior to hire date.

Please note: The hourly rate for this position is up to $38.42 and is complemented by a generous benefits package.  Upon an offer, a relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

 Pay:  $38.42

The starting rate for this position in Ohio (US-OH) is $38.42 per hour. The total compensation package for this position may also include 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 and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

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 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

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.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.