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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 macning hiprocesses; 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.

Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• 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.

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Pay: $64,000 - $82,000
The base salary range for this position in Ohio (US-OH) at the start of employment is expected to be between $64,000 and $82,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.
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