Machining Applications Technician

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWXT 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 provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 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  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Machining Applications Technician - BWX Technologies, Inc -- Barberton, OH

• Provide daily floor support in the manufacturing of naval nuclear components.
• Validate, and maintain NC programs in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• May utilize CAD/CAM systems (NX CAM preferred) to develop safe, efficient, and repeatable machining processes.
• May perform program simulation and verification (Vericut preferred) to ensure optimized and collision-free machining operations.
• Review manufacturing process routers, sketches, and engineering drawings to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot NC programs and machining processes; implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Take ownership and responsibility for safety and quality within the machine shop environment.
• Analyze tooling problems to determine optimal tool design concepts and proper application of existing and new cutting tools.
• Recommend and implement advanced cutting tool technologies, including optimized speeds, feeds, tool paths, coatings, and tool holding solutions.
• Coordinate modifications and process changes with manufacturing engineers, programmers, tool engineers, and shop supervision to ensure complete process documentation.
• Develop detailed work instructions including safety requirements, setup information, required tooling, and step-by-step machining guidelines.
• Facilitate early peer reviews for First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) and complex machining operations to ensure first-time quality.
• Support process prove-outs, first article inspections, and production release activities.
• Partner with shop supervision to improve technical training and shop capability.
• Act as primary technical contact for new machine installations, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades, support mock-ups and production run-offs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, tool life optimization, scrap reduction, and cost control.

• Associate’s degree, or related technical field preferred. Technical certification or equivalent experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC machining in a precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
• Solid math and statistical analysis skills.
• Experience with NX CAM and Vericut preferred; experience with other CAD/CAM systems acceptable.
• Knowledge of machining processes including milling, turning, multi-axis machining, welding, and assembly preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex machining and tooling issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a team-based environment.

Pay: $65,000- $103,000

The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $65,000 and $103,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job…