Experienced CNC Machinist

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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  .

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Why Apply?
Our Machinists in Mount Vernon work on large-scale, multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to machine one-of-a-kind precision components for naval nuclear reactors used in submarines and aircraft carriers.

This is a low-volume, highly-engineered manufacturing environment, where you’d be involved in the full life cycle of the build. You’ll work in a safe, clean, and highly-specialized manufacturing environment alongside a great team of skilled colleagues. This is unique work that will allow you to demonstrate your machining skills all while supporting the safety of our nation’s sailors.

Due to the importance of quality in our shop, all of our machinists start out with paid on the job training and mentoring prior to working alone. Our machinists work a four-day work week while receiving market leading pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and service based retirement contributions with additional 401k match. Overtime is required but flexible in how it is achieved.

Additional overtime work is also available if desired. Our machinists receive shift premium for second shift work and premium pay like double time based on hours/days worked in a week. We are also currently offering a sign-on bonus of $2,000. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you will set up and operate CNC machine tools to perform various types of machining operations such as milling, drilling, tapping/thread milling, boring, and turning in order to meet print specifications. Additionally, you would:

• Use precision measuring equipment to verify products meet customer requirements and product specifications
• Work to ±.001” tolerance and 16 microfinish when necessary
• Write/edit programs using both G and M coded controls (experience with Siemens and Fanuc controls preferred)
• Troubleshoot challenges with support of on-site engineering
• Routinely read and comprehend written instructions, technical procedures, prints, sketches, and bills of material
• Work in a team environment by assisting the CNC Programmer as necessary to develop and/or test run programs
• Use advanced mathematical skills to calculate proper speed and feed rates
• Operate crane or assist with the rigging and moving of parts
• Maintain clean work area and daily housekeeping duties
• Collaborate and communicate with opposite shift through face-to-face carryover and log books
• Work with tooling application engineers to devise optimum tooling design and practices
• Work in accordance with all applicable company procedures, policies and rules

What We Need from You

• High school equivalency with a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience.
• Associate’s of Applied Science degree in Machining Tool and Die or equivalent training plus two (2) years of on-the-job experience may be considered in lieu of experience.
• Experience machining parts greater than 8-feet diameter and 10-tons is preferred.
• Experience with different machining attachments (i.e. right angle, universal, offset milling) is preferred.
• Experience with grinders,…