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Pre-Production Machinist – BWX Technologies, Inc. – Euclid, Ohio

Following engineering prints, specifications, and routing sheets, perform a variety of manufacturing, machining, fitting, assembly, set-up operations to plan and develop an array of tools, fixtures, and inspection equipment. Produce or repair components or equipment. Knowledge of conventional CNC Machinery. Familiar with conversational control, CNC Lathes, Mills, and Grinders.

What we offer:

• Payrate: $39.83 hour
• Shift Premiums: 2nd shift & 3rd shift = $1.00
• Unionized facility with 180-day probationary period
• 401k Company Match
• Time Off:
  • Five (5) unpaid sick days offered date of hire
  • Three (3) paid sick days offered after 180-day of employment
  • Two (2) weeks’ paid vacation offered after eight months of employment (prorated)
  • Eleven (11) paid holidays after 90 days of employment
• Active employee life insurance with supplemental opportunities
• Safety glasses and boot reimbursements offered

Responsibilities: 

• Plan, develop, and manufacture a variety of equipment such as tools, jigs, fixtures, master dies, molds, gages, inspection equipment, etc., used to manufacture and/or repair components or equipment. 
• Set up and operate machining and grinding equipment, and perform layout, fitting, assembly, and manufacturing operations of production and repair parts including milling, drilling, turning, grinding, burring, sawing, and EDM etc. 
• Use existing, or develop new methods, processes, and equipment to plan and execute manufacturing and/or repair operations on equipment and components. 
• Develop, set-up, and operate prototype, sample, or experimental procedures or production lots to test newly developed production methods or tooling. 
• Use a full range of hand and power tools, as well as measurement equipment to perform job duties. 
• Follow engineering prints, specifications, and/or routing sheets in performing all planning, development, manufacturing and repair operations. Recommend modifications and revisions of procedures. 
• Inspect all work using appropriate measurement instruments. 
• Assistance may be given other operators on proper operational procedures.
• Perform housekeeping and other job related duties as assigned by foreman. 
• Must have the ability to work an off shift of 3:00pm-11:00pm or 11:00pm- 7:00am.

• Ability to work in a diverse team environment with both hourly and salary employees and communicate effectively. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Five (5) years of experience in set-up and operation of the following types of machines: CNC lathe, CNC Mill, Manual Lathe, Bridgeport, Jig Bore, EDM, Surface Grinder, ID/OD Grinder, completion of an accredited training program will be considered.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required. 
• If necessary, be able to demonstrate ability to perform above skills on a test piece. 
• Knowledge of fanuc and conversational programming.
• Experience in manufacturing and repairing deviated parts, tools, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, procedures, and work instructions.
• Ability use various measuring instruments including; dial bore gages, indicator snap gages, Verniers, .0001 micrometers, Cadillac gages, sine bars. 
• Perform and apply trigonometry math skills. 
• Possess skills necessary to maintain accurate documentation. 
• Possess related personal tools. 

 Pay:  $$39.83

The starting rate for this position in Ohio (US-OH) is $$39.83 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 supports diversity and 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, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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