Machining Applications Technician

Machining Applications Technician - BWX Technologies, Inc -- Barberton, OH Responsibilities Include

• Provide daily floor support in the manufacturing of naval nuclear components.
• Validate, and maintain NC programs in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• May utilize CAD/CAM systems (NX CAM preferred) to develop safe, efficient, and repeatable machining processes.
• May perform program simulation and verification (Vericut preferred) to ensure optimized and collision-free machining operations.
• Review manufacturing process routers, sketches, and engineering drawings to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot NC programs and machining processes; implement corrective actions to resolve production issues.
• Take ownership and responsibility for safety and quality within the machine shop environment.
• Analyze tooling problems to determine optimal tool design concepts and proper application of existing and new cutting tools.
• Recommend and implement advanced cutting tool technologies, including optimized speeds, feeds, tool paths, coatings, and tool holding solutions.
• Coordinate modifications and process changes with manufacturing engineers, programmers, tool engineers, and shop supervision to ensure complete process documentation.
• Develop detailed work instructions including safety requirements, setup information, required tooling, and step-by-step machining guidelines.
• Facilitate early peer reviews for First-Of-A-Kind (FOAK) and complex machining operations to ensure first-time quality.
• Support process prove-outs, first article inspections, and production release activities.
• Partner with shop supervision to improve technical training and shop capability.
• Act as primary technical contact for new machine installations, rebuilds, and equipment upgrades, support mock-ups and production run-offs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, tool life optimization, scrap reduction, and cost control.

• Associate’s degree, or related technical field preferred. Technical certification or equivalent experience acceptable.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in CNC machining in a precision manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong proficiency in geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
• Solid math and statistical analysis skills.
• Experience with NX CAM and Vericut preferred; experience with other CAD/CAM systems acceptable.
• Knowledge of machining processes including milling, turning, multi-axis machining, welding, and assembly preferred.
• Experience or knowledge of dimensional inspection techniques preferred but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex machining and tooling issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a team-based environment.

Pay: $65,000 - $103,000 per year. Total compensation may include an annual cash incentive and benefits such as medical and retirement plans.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity.