CNC Machinery Repairman

Bevilacqua Research Corporation

Bevilacqua Research Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans) and VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Bevilacqua Research Corporation (BRC) is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Small Business based in Huntsville, Alabama. BRC provides “best-value” technical and management solutions to a diverse government and commercial customer base in test & evaluation, systems analysis & integration, security & intelligence, and R&D.

This full‑time, on‑site position will provide personal services standing Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF) watches in support of diving operations and perform fabrication duties within the Machine Shop / Fab Shop of the Navy Experimental Diving Unit (NEDU), Panama City, FL.

A fabricator at NEDU must be skilled in all facets of metal working, plastic working, and wood working operations. Skills in CNC routing, 3D printing, waterjet programming and operation are required. The facility requires making quality products with high precision while maintaining Navy diving and life support standards.

• Experience with Multi-axis CNC Programming through Shop Sabre Aspire software
• Experience with Multi-axis CNC Programming through Flow Jet Xpert, Flow Path, and Flow Cut software
• Knowledge of operation and skills to troubleshoot a MACH 200 Flow Water Jet
• Experience with Fuse One 3D printers and Pre Form 3‑D printing software
• Responsible for the safety and cleanliness in the fabrication shop
• Experienced with welding, cutting, grinding, sheet metal, drill press, hand tools, and wood working
• Drive continuous improvement through robust process corrective actions for issues identified on nonconforming findings
• Ensure time standards are present and accurate for all in‑process jobs. Troubleshoot any jobs not meeting estimates
• Provide leadership in the direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test, and Quality Assurance functions
• Be qualified at all watch stations in the Ocean Simulation Facility (OSF)
• Responsible for completing all assigned work with a high degree of quality and professionalism
• Work effectively, efficiently, individually, and within a team environment to help execute safe dive operations
• Direct other operators on priorities and direction during dive operations
• Solve and troubleshoot complex dive operations issues
• Program waterjet and the CNC router machines and/or review other programs for accuracy and efficiency
• Stage work and equipment for operations
• Monitor and execute scheduling and prioritization
• Attend pre‑dive briefs and meetings to ensure clear and concise protocols are sent through routing
• Ensure finished products are completed in accordance with documented Change Management, AS9102 First Article procedures, and engineering change proposals
• Ensure tooling, materials, and consumables are stocked as needed, organized, and optimized
• Generate and review manufacturing quotes
• Inventory and material management
• Draft, reverse engineer, and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM) of physical products, models, and drawings
• Develop unique fixtures and setups
• Adapt to dynamic changes in schedule and re‑prioritization based on needs and workload demands
• Work in a team environment and take ownership of the position to provide the best quality product
• Oversee all operational aspects of a manufacturing and/or production area(s)
• Ensure safety of employees by delivering quality products on time, identifying continuous improvement opportunities
• Provide direction of design and process development, production, operations, engineering, test and Quality Assurance functions
• Manage and present status on cost, schedule and performance for all projects within the work center
• Assess issues and develop mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals

• Required:
  
  High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred:
  Trade School or college experience

• Qualified on all OSF watch stations
• Experience in modern CAM software, specifically:
  Aspire: 2 years;
  Flow Waterjet: 2 years
• Read and interpret blueprints and related technical documents
• Proficient…