HBM Operator -- Continuous Path Weekend

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWXT provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for national security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 7,500 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. 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 remediation and nuclear operations management at more than 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

We are currently seeking qualified applicants to fill large machining center positions at our facility in Barberton, Ohio. 

Candidates please note: This position is available on our weekend shift which consists of twelve (12) hours on Saturday and Sunday and eight (8) hours on Monday (the eight shift could be Friday instead of Monday); work thirty two (32) hours and get paid for forty (40) hours.  Scheduled off days are Tuesday through Friday or Monday through Thursday depending upon the shift.  Training will be on the Monday - Friday crew before being assigned to the weekend crew. 

Successful applicants will be able to set up and operate large, CNC Horizontal Boring Mills , as well as any associated auxiliary equipment. Machining operations will include contour  milling, trepanning,  boring, drilling, tapping, thread milling, milling with right angle attachments and contour turning with facing head attachments.

Purpose

• Performs multi-axis machining operations with high precision.  Operates equipment while utilizing right angle heads, facing heads, inspection probes,  jib cranes, tool attachments, all types of fixtures, any and all set-up equipment, tool setters, tool holders, precision measuring instruments, power tools and any hand tools necessary for the fulfillment of job duties.
• Works with programmer to develop and test run programs.  Proof reads programs and notifies supervisor/programmer of potential problems. 
• Positions and secures work piece and fixtures on table.
• Obtains drawings and tools from the crib and verifies the tools are correct for the application and matches the tools called for in the program(s).  
• Assembles tooling as required.
• Uses higher math and engineering theories to work with tooling engineers to devise optimum tooling design and practices.
• Directs and assists crane operator with the rigging and moving of parts to load and unload machine.
• Performs final inspection of features using both the inspection probe and precision measuring equipment.
• Cleans and deburrs job as necessary. Attaches seals and protective covers as required.
• Performs minor maintenance on machine, attachments, and tooling as required.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly. 
• Verifies identity and physical characteristics of materials as required. 
• Maintains necessary records and completes process documentation and any other production records as required.  Identifies equipment and product as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience performing precision machining functions on large machines is desired. Journeyman level machinist designation or equivalent is preferred.
• Must be open and available to working all shifts.
• Must be proficient with CNC controls, including G and M coded commands.
• Must be able to edit or modify programs as necessary.  Must be able to write minor programs. 
• Must have a working knowledge of feeds and speeds for all types of material.