Nuclear Welder

BWX Technologies, Inc. is seeking a skilled Nuclear Welder to join our team in Mt. Vernon, IN. As a Nuclear Welder, you will perform a variety of technical and specialty welding operations, including manual, automatic, and robotic equipment. You will work on large-scale products and must conform to all customer, code, and quality control requirements.

• Perform basic layouts to determine clad limit lines, weld size, spacing, etc.
• Set up, align, and level job.
• Move equipment and components to and from workstation.
• Attach preheat torches inside and outside, maintaining proper preheat temperatures.
• Set up and tear down scaffold, when necessary.
• Install and remove mechanical round-out rings.
• Responsible for using proper wire and flux for job to be performed.
• Provide weld quality comparable to commercial nuclear requirements.
• Grind and arc-air to remove defects.
• Buff, grind, and clean surfaces prior to welding and grind completed welds to drawing requirements.
• Use weld gauges (fillet, offset, etc.) as required.
• Setup and perform welding machine adjustments, including wire feed and electrode placement, as the job dictates.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Perform minor maintenance on welding equipment and assists maintenance personnel as required.
• Verify identity and physical characteristics of materials as required.
• Maintain necessary records.
• Work from written or verbal instructions as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years' on-the-job experience.
• U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship.
• Ability to weld at extreme temperatures.
• Ability to weld from platforms, lifts, ladders, and at heights above 30 feet.
• Ability to enter confined spaces.
• Ability to weld in a variety of positions, including laying on stomach.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Market-leading wages.
• Paid time off.
• Paid winter holiday shutdown.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Service-based retirement contributions with additional 401k match.