7-Axis CNC HBM Operator

Date:  Aug 24, 2026
Location: 

Barberton, OH, US

Company:  BWXT
Req ID:  56801

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 www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

7-Axis CNC HBM Operator  -  BWX Technologies, Inc.  -  Barberton, OH

 

 

We are hiring a 7-Axis CNC Horizontal Boring Mill Operator for our facility in Barberton, Ohio!

 

The individual hired for this role will operate horizontal boring mills with vertical machining and boring attachments, with continuous path, to perform contouring, trepanning, milling, face milling, drilling, tapping, boring, and other CNC operations necessary for machining large-scale precision components.  Additionally, the machinist will:

 

  • Grind and perform handwork to deburr, as necessary
  • Use electronic measuring probe to inspect work, as required
  • Work from process, drawings, manuscripts, verbal and written instructions
  • Obtain necessary tooling and information for tape or manual data input operations
  • Position and secure work piece and fixtures on table; properly assembles tooling and connects attachments
  • Use precision instruments to physically measure setup; observe digital readout and compensate to orient work piece and machine to tape or MDI
  • Make test cut and rechecks setup; make in-process compensations to keep prints, tapes, and manuscripts coordinated at all times
  • Keep equipment and work area clean and orderly
  • Verify identity and physical characteristics of materials, as required
  • Maintain necessary records and complete process documentation and any production records, as required
  • Perform minor maintenance on machines and assist maintenance personnel as required during repairs

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

In order to thrive in this role, individuals must possess the necessary skills to safely perform the required tasks.  This includes having a high school diploma or GED equivalence coupled with at least three (3) years of experience performing multi-axis CNC HBM machining operations, with and without continuous path.  Lesser experience coupled with formal education and/or certification may be considered.  Desired applicants must also:

 

  • Be knowledgeable of all machine functions and coded commands (both G and M code)
  • Work to 0.000” tolerance and microfinish 16 when necessary
  • Use higher math and engineering theories to work with tooling engineers to devise optimum tooling design and practices
  • Have experience with grinders, tool setter, jacks, clamps, bolts, shims, jigs, fixtures, angle plates, rules, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, lapping equipment, gages, levels, protractors, verniers, and light hand tools
  • Be able to pass all proficiency testing for the position
  • Be a U.S. citizen 
  • Must be open and available to working all shifts
  • Successfully pass all pre-employment processes, including an extensive criminal background check, a physical examination and drug screen, verification of education and work history, and reference checks.

 

Physical Demands

 

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required communicate verbally and with written information; to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use ladders inside and outside of parts being machined. The employee is occasionally required to lift and move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

 

Pay for this position is $43.68 per hour and is complemented by a generous benefits package. Upon an offer, a relocation package is available for eligible candidates.

Pay:  $43.68

 

The starting rate for this position in Ohio (US-OH) is $43.68 per hour. The total compensation package for this position may also include 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 and are subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

 

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 health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

 

BWXT 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

 

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening. In addition, the position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

 

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid (“Agreement”). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT’s Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.

 

 


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