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 production
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or an associate degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. Prior experience should be in an industrial or manufacturing environment
Ability to interface effectively within Operations and with various support groups such as Maintenance, Quality and Engineering
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment
Must be able to work 10 plus hours per shift
Must be able to work any shift (1st, 2nd or 3rd)
Must be available to work overtime and/or on weekends as needed to support production efforts
Must be a US Citizen with no dual citizenship
May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and/or Department of Energy (DOE) clearance
What We Offer
Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!
Pay: $22.11 - $35.57
The starting hourly rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $22.11 and $35.57 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.
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 talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.
