Manufacturing Improvement Tech at BWX Technologies

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a 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 approximately 7,000 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. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXT and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

BWXT is seeking a Manufacturing Improvement Tech to join our growing team in Mount Vernon, IN!

Responsibilities:

• Provides technical guidance for a production machining operation while maintaining support for the Company’s safety culture and security requirements.
• Reviews machining operations and drives continuous improvements for first time quality and efficiency.
• Generates  set up drawings, procedures, information, specifications, or other technical documentation as required.
• Provides guidance and support for establishing and maintaining machining processes, machining drawings and guidelines, investigating and implementing corrective actions, reviewing change requests, support special projects such as equipment procurement, generating estimates for development, troubleshooting, serving on process improvement teams, and supporting the Company’s safety culture and security requirements.
• Leads continuous improvement projects in a team environment.
• Provides expertise and input on new machine specifications, verification, and try-outs.
• Works closely with NC programmers, Tool Applications, Machine Shop Managers, Suppliers and Machinists.
• Collaborates with Operations, Engineering, Planning, Quality and Project Management.

Requirements:

• An Associate’s in Engineering or Precision Machining Technology with at least 4 years of related experience in an engineering, machining, or similar manufacturing role is required.
• Ability to generate 3D solid models and/or detail drawings.
• Experience with both manual and CNC machining preferred.
• Working knowledge  of cutting tools, including but not limited to drills, end mills, face mills, reamers, shell mills, side mills, turning tools, taps, boring tools, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively individually, as well as, in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Must be a self-starter and highly motivated; willing and able to follow verbal and written instructions, procedures, or standard work practices.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills relative to machining and CNC processes.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing tasks/problems including administrative tasks.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship.

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 COVID-19 and other health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company COVID-19 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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