Operations Technician

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, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference. Position Overview: As a Operations Technician at NOGJ in Jonesborough, you will perform a variety of duties within the Operations department and will support various programs across the site.  This position reports directly to the Manufacturing Operations Supervisor.  While this position requires the ability to work any shift as dictated by production requirements, this position will be designated as a 2nd or 3rd shift position and will require the ability to work overtime, weekends and work shift assignments of 10 to 12 hours per day.  Location: Jonesborough, Tennessee Your Day to Day as an Operations Technician:

Operating and setting up various machinery and shop equipment including but not limited to manual lathes, engravers, presses, mills, furnaces, automated welding, forging machines, swagers, painting booths, engine lathes and machinery involved in the disassembly of projectiles (demil)

Utilizing and reading inspection gaging equipment including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, comparators, shadow graphs, indicators, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

Operating inspection equipment

Inspecting product both in-process and post-process

Screening of product lots

Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings

Fabricating quality product to Customer specifications

Maintaining count and traceability of parts including tagging rejected parts

Performing rework of parts, as necessary

Performing advanced data collection, analysis and reporting activities

Collecting, analyzing and utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) data

Assisting with troubleshooting processes and providing escalation/feedback to appropriate personnel

Completing and maintaining daily production reports and records

Maintaining a clean and neat workspace

Performing preventive maintenance activities

Communicating daily process, machine, product status or other relevant manufacturing information to employee(s) and/or supervisor(s) who report to work on the next shift

Reporting abnormalities related to production, maintenance, safety or quality to supervisor

Transporting materials to and from operations, as required   Operating a tow motor and/or forklift   Loading and unloading of parts/blanks   Wearing a respirator in the performance of normal duties, as required   Performing duties in various areas of the facility to support