BWXT offers paid internships along with a housing stipend for those interns whose home of record is more than 50 miles from Barberton, OH. Internships will last approximately 10-12 weeks. At the end of the internship, each intern has the opportunity to present their completed work/ assigned projects to the leadership team.
Primary Responsibilities
The Welding Engineering Intern’s main assignment will be to support welding engineering projects, improvements, and welding engineering specific functions. The intern will support the Welding Engineering Team with various tasks including but not limited to:
Learn and carryout basic functions of shop floor and contract welding engineering duties
Lead 5S/process improvement projects relating to specific shop operation jobs
Assist with performance of welding procedure development and interpretations
Perform welding operation and system audits
Apply knowledge of welding processes to support shop floor operations and troubleshooting of welding equipment and operations
Documentation and support of operational improvements such as the following:
Creation of job specific aids, weld instructions, or checklists
Carryout operational efficiency projects (Individual & Team Based (Multi-discipline)
Support data collection and analysis for weld metrics
Internship Program Qualifications
Must be enrolled full time in an accredited university/college in Welding Engineering, Welding Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology with a welding emphasis, or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of relevant course work completed.
Prior internship experience is preferred but not required
Experience or knowledge with basic arc welding processes such as GTAW, SMAW, SAW, and GMAW welding. Robotics/Automated process knowledge is preferred but not required.
Proficient in fundamental computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Strong technical problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship
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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation and previous employment reference verifications.
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
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