- Location:
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Mt Vernon - Indiana, United States
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Type:
- Permanent
- Main Industry:
- Search Aerospace Jobs
- Other Industries & Skills:
- Advertising, Marketing & PR Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry, Education & Training, Engineering, Government & Public Sector, Graduate, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Utilities & Services
- Advertiser:
- BWX Technologies
- Job ID:
- 132275895
- Company:
- BWXT
- Posted On:
- 19 September 2025
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 bwxt. 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:
The Entry Level NDE Inspector is responsible for performing inspections on products and components to ensure they meet safety and quality standards. This role involves preparing surfaces for testing, interpreting complex technical documents, conducting various non-destructive tests, and maintaining accurate inspection records. The inspector adheres to established safety protocols while working collaboratively with leadership and other team members to address any potential issues. A strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for successfully identifying defects and ensuring compliance throughout the inspection process. This is a second shift position (4:00 PM to 2:30 AM). The job will start with training on first shift and then transition to a second shift work schedule.
Location:
On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana
Your Day to Day as an Entry Level NDE Inspector
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-Performs 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.
-Interprets manufacturing prints, plans, sketches and printed material descriptions of any complexity.
-Makes sketches, fills out inspection non-conforming forms.
-Perform inspection lay-outs as required.
-Verifies the completeness of shop and inspection operations and nondestructive tests when required.
-Receives instruction from leader, salaried personnel or employee being assisted.
-Complies with all safety and plant rules, regulations and practices.
-Maintains necessary quality records.
-Moves material, equipment and products to and from work area by hand or uses material handling equipment, including floor operated cranes.
-Works from prints, procedures, code specification booklets, sketches, process sheets, layout templates, written and verbal instructions, etc.
-Keeps own work area, machinery and equipment clean and orderly. Detects and reports faulty operations and defective material.
-Reports print errors and/or errors in written and verbal instructions.
Required Qualifications:
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-High School Diploma or GED required.
-Minimum of one (1) year of related job experience, preferably in a close tolerance manufacturing or fabrication environment.
-Must pass Quality Control tests, including written and practical examination, as well as eye examinations within required timeframes.
-Ability to obtain and maintain qualification for Level II Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Magnetic Particle (MT) and Penetrant (PT) methods required.
-Must be a U.S. citizen with no dual citizenship.
Preferred Qualifications:
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-Experience in non-destructive testing or quality control.
What We Offer:
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-Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
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-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: $74534.89 - $74534.89
The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $74534.89 and $74534.89 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 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_acquisitionbwxt.
