BWX Technologies

60 Bwx Technologies Jobs Hiring in Erwin, TN

Radiation Tech

Erwin, TN · On-site

$36.15/hr

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 ...

Radiation Tech

Erwin, TN · On-site

$36.15/hr

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 ...

Utility/Yard

Erwin, TN · On-site

$35.84/hr

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 ...

AUKUS Technologist 2

Erwin, TN · On-site

$64K - $90K/yr

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 ...

AUKUS Technologist 2

Erwin, TN · On-site

$64K - $90K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Waste Management Spec

Erwin, TN · On-site

$76K - $119K/yr

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 ...

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 ...

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BWX Technologies Jobs Information

Do workers at BWX Technologies get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
79% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Does BWX Technologies pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
41% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from BWX Technologies affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at BWX Technologies?

Most people get paid time off work.
80% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 36% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 27% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at BWX Technologies worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
93% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do BWX Technologies workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
44% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it for BWX Technologies workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at BWX Technologies?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
89% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do BWX Technologies managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
76% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

Do workers at BWX Technologies do extra work that they don't get paid for?

Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
86% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.
Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at BWX Technologies?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is working at BWX Technologies good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
36% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and December 2025.

Do people at BWX Technologies feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BWX Technologies get to take their breaks without interruption?

Only some people get breaks without interruption.
36% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at BWX Technologies?

Some people feel stressed out here.
66% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BWX Technologies enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
71% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people at BWX Technologies recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
38% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at BWX Technologies?

Most people got enough training when they started.
67% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at BWX Technologies?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 39% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do people think BWX Technologies’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
96% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how BWX Technologies is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
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$36.15/hr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


BWX Technologies rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. 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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Radiation Technician
Position Overview:
Perform surveys, inspections, sample collections, and sample analysis in support of the Safety program at NFS. All work is done in accordance with written procedures. Most work involves a knowledge of mathematics and some chemistry.
Location:
On-site in Erwin, Tennessee.
Your Day to Day as a Radiation Technician:
  • Perform contamination surveys - building, outside control, transition zones, etc.
  • Collect and analyze stack samples.
  • Inspect emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers.
  • Perform personnel surveys.
  • Inspect fire protection equipment.
  • Calibrate air sampler and adjust flow meter rates.
  • Inspect emergency lights.
  • Survey respirator devices, assemble and maintain.
  • Sample and analyze from sewer, ponds, streams, wells, etc.
  • Analyze vegetation and soil samples.
  • Collect and analyze IBM air samples.
  • Measure toxic fumes.
  • Perform contamination release surveys.
  • Take high volume air samples.
  • Perform noise level surveys.
  • Make minor instrument repairs (such as hand monitors, PAC 4-G)
  • Perform nasal smears and count.
  • Perform shipping release surveys/labels, and recording of measurements.
  • Inspect emergency shelter equipment.
  • Perform routine dose rate surveys - beta/gamma.
  • Perform response check and repair of hand monitors (replace face plates and batteries, cords, etc.).
  • Set up and analyze results of portable air samplers.
  • Change safety numbers and letters on plant safety bulletin board.
  • Record data from instrumentation, requiring basic multiplication and division.
  • Perform some lab analyses - environmental, stack sample, water, air samples.
  • Check pH on water samples.
  • Load and unload film badges.
  • Weigh CO2 cylinders.
  • Calibrate Air Sample Flow Meters.
  • Perform calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - usually calculated using a hand-held calculator.

Required Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma
  • One year of College Chemistry or may substitute one year of College Physics

Pay: $36.15
The starting rate for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) is $36.15 per hour. The total compensation package for this position may also include 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 and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.
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.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.
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.

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