CNC (VMC/VBM/Lathe Operator) Machinist Weekend

About the role

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) – People Strong, Innovation Driven – is a U.S.-based Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator providing safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With over 7,800 employees across 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K., BWXT is the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers, supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry, and operates joint ventures for environmental restoration and operations management at U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. The company is advancing medical radioisotope production and microreactors for defense and space applications. This position is for a VMC/VBM/Lathe Operator at the Barberton, Ohio facility.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC vertical machining center with vertical and horizontal capabilities, CNC vertical boring mill and CNC operated lathe.
• Utilize CNC controls to operate or maintain machines, right angle heads, CN facing heads, inspection probe, grinding/tools attachments, tool setter and all types of fixtures.
• Operate a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment, grinding/cleaning equipment, radio and floor operated cranes and any other tools for fulfillment of job duties.
• Keep work area and machines clean and orderly.
• Pass required tests such as fork truck and crane operator certification.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience machining large components on CNC VMCs or CNC VBMs.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Open to working any shift.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform set‑ups.
• Understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Use of precision measuring equipment.
• Knowledge of all machine functions and G & M coded commands (prefer familiarity with Siemens or Fanuc controls).
• Prefer journeyman machinist or equivalent.
• Completion of skills assessment and mechanical aptitude test prior to consideration.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude, proficiency with CNC programming and operation, precision measurement, and safe handling of heavy equipment.

Schedule

Weekend shift: 12 hours on Saturday and Sunday, plus 8 hours on Monday (or Friday), totaling 32 hours worked but paid for 40 hours. Scheduled off days are Tuesday‑through‑Friday or Monday‑through‑Thursday depending on the shift. Training occurs on the Monday‑Friday crew before assignment to the weekend crew.