CNC VBM Operator

BWXT•Barberton, OH

64d•Onsite

About The Position

BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) is seeking qualified applicants to fill large machining center positions at their facility in Barberton, Ohio. The role involves setting up and operating large, CNC Vertical Boring Machines (Vertical Lathes) and associated auxiliary equipment. Machining operations include boring, facing, turning, grooving, contouring, taper turning, taper boring, grinding, and other operations to produce quality product according to established procedures. The operator will also make in-process changes to programs and edit/write programs under supervision.

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.
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.
Must be able to work to ±.001" tolerance and microfinish 16 when necessary.
Must demonstrate ability to read and interpret geometric tolerancing per ANSI Y14.5.
Ability to demonstrate use of various measuring instruments, including dial bore gages, indicator snap gages, verniers, .0001 micrometers, and other specialty gaging equipment.
Possess skills necessary to maintain accurate documentation and the ability to follow complicated procedures and document accordingly.
Must pass all pre-employment processes, to include skills assessments and mechanical comprehension testing, background check, drug screen, and physical examination.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman level machinist designation or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs multi-axis machining operations with high precision.
Operates equipment utilizing right angle heads, facing heads, inspection probes, jib cranes, tool attachments, all types of fixtures, set-up equipment, tool setters, tool holders, precision measuring instruments, power tools, and hand tools.
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 tools are correct for the application and match 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.