Fitter

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Fitter - BWX Technologies, Inc. - Barberton, OH

We are currently hiring qualified fitters to join our growing team in Barberton, Ohio!

Individuals selected for this role will perform critical production work in a high consequence, heavy fabrication environment. Daily tasks and general responsibilities will include:

• Fitting, aligning, assembling, and securing internal and external component parts, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies of varying size, complexity, shape, and design; performing layouts and other incidental fitting tasks.
• Rigging and installing lifting equipment and fixtures to components; assembling and disassembling of components, tools, and fixtures
• Assisting crane operators with the movement of parts; operation of pendant and jib cranes
• Attaching of thermocouples
• Wrapping of wire on electrical preheats and working to exacting tolerances under any required preheat
• Flushing and cleaning of components; painting of components, tooling, and fixtures
• Torqueing closures for hydro-testing; setting up and operating vibrational conditioning and hydro equipment as required.
• Chipping, grinding, milling, and tapping to obtain proper fit, remove defects, alter geometry, or in preparation for NDE, inspection, or painting
• Assisting with the loading and tying down of components, fixtures, tools, and other materials on trucks, trailers, and railcars; shipping of equipment, material, and product as required.

Minimum Requirements:

To be successful in this role, candidates must possess the skills necessary to safely and effectively complete required tasks. This includes, at a minimum:

• A high school diploma or equivalency
• Two (2) years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred; lesser experience coupled with formal training or certification may be considered.
• Ability to operate mobile lifts, lift trucks/tow motors, electric trucks, hand trucks, and pallet movers
• Ability to work above and below floor level
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions, such as prints, process sheets, sketches, and bills of materials
• Must be open and available to working all shifts
• Ability to adhere to strict PPE and safety requirements
• Ability to pass written exams during qualification period; ability to obtain and maintain qualifications necessary to perform assigned duties
• Ability to pass all pre-employment processes, to include a background check, pre-employment physical and drug screen, verification of education and work history, and reference checks
• Due to our work with the US government, US citizenship is required for this position

Please note: This position pays up to $38.66 per hour and is complemented by a generous benefits package.

Pay: $38.66

The starting hourly rate for this position in Ohio (US-OH) is expected to be $38.66 per hour. The hourly rate offered is based on local job market factors and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as 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 the hourly rate (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation, or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or applicable 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.

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.

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 View email address on aiapply.co.