Entry Level NDE Inspector - BWXT

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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.

BWXT is currently seeking an Entry Level NDE Inspector to join our growing Quality team in Mt. Vernon, IN!

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

Responsibilities include the performance of both:

• Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT)

• Magnetic particle Inspection (MT)

Additionally, you will:

• Perform all work safely, working within established procedures and uses a questioning attitude to prevent and stop unsafe work conditions. Will set up and perform any/all types of Non-Destructive inspections on any/all products and component parts.

• Prepare components as required for MT/PT inspection per procedure, which includes; preparing surfaces as required by buffing to remove paints, scale, weld spatter, and other surface irregularities; uses solvent to remove grease, oil, tape, tape residue, dirt, etc.

• Interpret manufacturing prints, plans, sketches and printed material descriptions of any complexity.

• Make sketches, fills out inspection non-conforming forms.

• Perform inspection lay-outs as required. 

• Verify the completeness of shop and inspection operations and nondestructive tests when required.

• Receive instruction from leader, salaried personnel or employee being assisted. 

• Comply with all safety and plant rules, regulations and practices. 

• Maintain necessary quality records. 

• Move material, equipment and products to and from work area by hand or uses material handling equipment, including floor operated cranes. 

• Work from prints, procedures, code specification booklets, sketches, process sheets, layout templates, written and verbal instructions, etc. 

• Keep own work area, machinery and equipment clean and orderly.  Detects and reports faulty operations and defective material. 

• Report print errors and/or errors in written and verbal instructions.

• Other duties as designated by Supervision and Management.

What we need from you

• High School Diploma or GED, plus 1 year of related job experience.  Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in a close tolerance manufacturing/fabrication environment. 
• Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass Quality Control tests consisting of written and practical examinations, as well as, eye examination(s) within the required timeframes to qualify for the position.
• The ability to obtain and maintain qualifications for Level II NDT in MT and PT Methods is required.
• U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship is required for this position.

Benefits to working here

In addition to rewarding work, NDE Inspectors 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

 Pay: $63,200.00 - $63,200.00

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $63,200.00 and $63,200.00 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.

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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