Fitter (nuclear industry) 1

at  BWX Technologies

BWXT Canada Ltd. is a world leader in design, engineering, manufacture, construction and service of nuclear power generation equipment. As a supplier of innovative, high-quality nuclear components and services we cater to a worldwide customer base. We take great pride in supplying highly engineered solutions that allow our customers to compete within the complex nuclear power generation industry.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven commitment to workplace safety.
• Commitment to quality and the ability to work as a positive, effective team member, willing to go the extra mile to ensure we meet our customer expectations.
• Previous fitting experience, ideally in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Successful completion of a welder program.
• Intermediate understanding of blueprint reading.
• Ability to read and understand/interpret drawings, specifications, operating procedures, work orders, etc.
• Availability to work all shifts:
• Weekday days: 6:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR
• Weekday afternoons: 4:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. (Mon – Thurs) OR
• Weekend days: 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours) OR
• Weekend afternoons: 5:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Fri, Sat, Sun; paid for 40 hours)

• Set up jigs and holding devices as required; position, fit and assemble materials according to drawings, prints, jigs, and or layouts as required; cut and fit templates and gasket as necessary. Check for work accuracy and cleanliness as required.
• Read and interpret Work Orders, Drawings, Shop Instruction Sheets (SIS), Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS); plan and organize the fitting process; identify and verify work piece material.
• Identify and verify work piece material; plan and organize fitting process.
• Install robotic tube hole cleaning equipment and support robotic technical personnel as required.
• Select, use, and operate measuring and checking equipment.
• Select and use layout tools; establish layout lines from existing datum points; manufacture a template.
• Identify, select, and set oxy-acetylene or natural gas pressure settings and cutting tips; pre-heat the work piece; use oxy-acetylene or natural gas, radiograph, plasma-arc, power cut-off saw, and carbon-arc to cut work piece.
• Perform pressure testing procedures.
• Perform studding, arc air, non-pressure welding and component tacking while fitting.
• Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
• Set up and position pre-heating equipment.
• Sling/transport, and or position material and equipment to and from work area manually by hooking for overhead crane or by using floor operated overhead crane or forklift; set up jigs and holding devices in work area as required. Perform simple uncomplicated lifts safely to maintain own production requirements.
• Works in a safe manner. Demonstrates good workmanship and practices.