BWXT Mount Vernon produces components for naval nuclear reactors, used in submarines and aircraft carriers. Their sprawling facility is home to CNC machine tools and sophisticated welding and heat-treating equipment. In this episode of MakingSparks, General Manager Nate Foote shares more about their commitment to processes, their recruiting practices, and why the work they do is incredibly important.

– Casey

Segments

[1:09] Learn more about AMT
[2:38] Introducing special guest Nate Foote
[7:57] Casey’s dad joke
[9:31] BWXT’s team-building process
[13:54] Their program with a local high school
[15:39] Spark of Knowledge: Strategic Planning
[17:28] The recruiting strategies they leverage
[26:38] Get Oracle’s KPI Checklist
[29:42] BWXT’s involvement in niche markets
[31:18] Their commitment to processes
[35:38] What’s keeping Nate up at night
[36:35] What Nate’s most excited about

Resources mentioned on this episode

Learn more about AMT
Get Oracle’s KPI Checklist
Connect with Nate on LinkedIn
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