Machinist; CNC

Position: Machinist (CNC)
Location: Jonesborough

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.

-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers.

Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit  Follow us on Linked In, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

As a Machinist at BWXT NOGJ, you will perform a variety of duties within the Operations department and will support various programs across the site. This position will report directly to the Manufacturing Operations Supervisor. This position requires the ability to work any shift as dictated by production requirements (1st, 2nd or 3rd), the ability to work overtime, weekends and shifts of 10 to 12 hours per day.

This opening has been designated as a 2nd or 3rd shift position. Working under general supervision and following established policies, a Machinist performs assignments in various areas of the facility to fabricate precision-machined, tight tolerance parts while maintaining a safe work environment, meeting quality requirements, customer specifications and shipment schedules.

Location:

Jonesborough, Tennessee

Your Day to Day as a Machinist:

• Operate CNC lathes in manual, semi-automatic and automatic modes

• Operate conventional Engine lathes

• Set-up and Operation of various machinery and shop equipment with little or no supervision

• Fabricate quality product meeting customer specifications

• Use, operate and read inspection gaging equipment including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, comparators, shadow graphs, indicators, and Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM)

• Inspection of products both in process and post process

• Perform machine offsets

• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings

• Screen product lots

• Replace broken or worn tooling as required

• Advanced data collection, analysis and reporting activities

• Collect, analyze and utilize SPC data

• Collect, enter, analyze and utilize SPC data per Customer requirements

• Produce quality products to Customer specifications

• Maintain count and traceability of parts including tagging rejected parts

• Maintain water levels in chip drums and replacing chip drums

• Perform rework of parts when necessary

• Perform routine daily minor preventative maintenance (oil levels, grease, filter changes, etc.)

• Transport materials to and from operation as required

• Load and unload parts/blanks

• Complete and maintain daily production reports and records

• Maintain a clean and neat workspace

• Communicate daily process, machine, product status or other relevant manufacturing information to employee(s) and/or supervisor(s) who report to work on the next shift

• Report abnormalities related to production, maintenance, safety or quality to supervisor

• Troubleshoot processes and report feedback to supervisor

• Identify and escalate out-of-control processes

• Must be able to operate a tow motor and/or forklift

• May be required to wear a respirator in the…