CNC (VBM/HBM Lathe Operator) Machinist

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We currently have an opening for a CNC HBM, VTL, & Lathe Operator at our facility in Barberton, Ohio!

Job Responsibilities

Sets up and operates CNC Horizontal Boring Mill, CNC Vertical Lathe, & CNC Lathe . Utilize CNC controls to operate machines with attachments including right angle heads, CNC facing heads, inspection probes, grinding/tools attachments, and tool setters. Utilize a variety of hand tools including precision measuring equipment & grinding/cleaning equipment. Operate radio and floor operated cranes, tow motors, and any other tools for fulfillment of job duties. Keep work area and machines clean and orderly. Must pass tests such as but not limited to fork truck and crane operator. Edits program as necessary. Reports machine malfunctions and NC program inconsistencies to responsible authorities. Maintains necessary records in accordance with customer and code requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• High school diploma or GED is required
• A minimum of 3 + years of experience in machining large components on either CNC VMCs, CNC HBMs, or CNC VTLs
• Ability to perform set-ups
• Understanding of drawings and specifications
• Use of precision measuring equipment
• Knowledgeable of all machine functions as well as G & M coded commands (prefer familiarization with Siemens or Fanuc controls)
• Prefer journeyman machinist or equivalent
• Completion of skills assessment and mechanical aptitude test prior to consideration

Physical Demands:

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must ensure compliance with environmental health and safety policies.
• Must be able to keep detailed records.

In addition, qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens and must be able to work ANY SHIFT.

Please note: This position pays up to $43.68 per hour and is complemented by a generous benefits package.

Pay: $43.68

The starting rate for this position in Ohio (US-OH) is $43.68 per hour. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, retirement and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, 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.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at View email address on aiapply.co.