About the role#
As a Welding Engineer Intern at BWXT, you will support our welding engineering team while gaining hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. You will work on projects that enhance operational efficiency and learn the daily functions of shop floor and contract welding engineering.
What you'll do#
- Learn and carry out basic shop floor and contract welding engineering duties.
- Lead 5S and process improvement projects for specific shop operations.
- Assist with the development and interpretation of welding procedures.
- Perform audits of welding operations and systems.
- Support the troubleshooting of welding equipment and operations using your knowledge of welding processes.
- Create job-specific aids, weld instructions, and checklists.
- Collect and analyze data for weld metrics to support operational improvements.
- Ensure all welding operations and processes meet customer specifications and follow good work practices.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a Welding Engineering program with at least sophomore status.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong technical problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Knowledge of arc welding processes including GTAW, SMAW, SAW, and GMAW.
- ABET accreditation is preferred.
- Prior internship experience or experience in heavy manufacturing is preferred.
- Knowledge of robotics or automated processes is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located on-site in Mt Vernon, Indiana.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- Compensation ranges from $23.83 to $29.81 per hour based on local market factors and business considerations.
- A housing stipend is available for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site.
About BWXT
BWXT is a manufacturing and engineering company based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It produces nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. The company also supplies components and fuel for commercial nuclear power and manages environmental restoration projects for government facilities. With over 7,000 employees, it operates sites across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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