Machinist

Machinist

BWXT is growing its team in Lynchburg, VA! We are currently seeking both entry level and experienced Machinists! Your day to day as a Machinist includes reading and interpreting design drawings, performing calculations to determine accurate setups and layouts for machining tasks, selecting tooling, machine feeds and speeds, lubricants and fixtures, performing machining operations safely, adjusting as needed to maintain tight tolerances, ensuring quality, and productivity standards, inspecting work pieces to verify conformance with specifications using measuring instruments, performing over-inspections of work completed by other machinists per company procedures, monitoring equipment performance and conducting or assisting with routine maintenance and repairs, working with engineering staff to revise or improve procedures, drawings, and determine optimal equipment/tooling setups, maintaining detailed and accurate records, logs, and documentation related to all work, utilizing a range of manual and automated machinery, precision measuring tools, and hand tools efficiently and safely, and performing other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or management.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, meeting one of the following training/experience requirements: successfully completed a machining diploma or an equivalent program from a recognized trade school or community college by July 2026, successfully graduated (or currently enrolled) in the Accelerated Training in Defense Manufacturing (ATDM) Machining program, or a State Certified Machinist Journeyman's Card. Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing machining or tool making (or equivalent combination of education and experience), military service equivalent in pay grade E-6 or above, one or more of the following Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC) or other service branch specific equivalent:
Machinery Repairman or service equivalent U32A Computer Numerically Controlled Machinist U33A NAMTS Inside Machinist, verification of military experience and training (VMET, DD Form 2586) and job qualification requirement (JQR) documentation are required when uploading resume. Successful candidates must meet the required Work Keys assessment standards. Must be highly motivated, with a focus on attention to detail. Must be a US Citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) clearance.

What we offer includes a competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans, professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education, an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations, the chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy, and opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!