Experienced CNC Machinist - Weekend Shift

BWX Technologies
Mount Vernon, IL

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 LinkedIn , X , Facebook and Instagram .

Why Apply?
Our Machinists in Mount Vernon work on large-scale, multi-axis CNC mills and lathes to machine one-of-a-kind precision components for naval nuclear reactors used in submarines and aircraft carriers.

This is a low-volume, highly-engineered manufacturing environment, where you’d be involved in the full life cycle of the build. You’ll work in a safe, clean, and highly-specialized manufacturing environment alongside a great team of skilled colleagues. This is unique work that will allow you to demonstrate your machining skills all while supporting the safety of our nation’s sailors.

Due to the importance of quality in our shop, all of our machinists start out with paid on the job training and mentoring prior to working alone. Our machinists receive market leading pay, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and service based retirement contributions with additional 401k match. Overtime is required but flexible in how it is achieved. Additional overtime work is also available if desired. Our machinists receive shift premium for second shift work and premium pay like double time based on hours/days worked in a week. We are also currently offering a sign-on bonus of $4,000. Relocation assistance is available for qualified applicants.


What You’ll Do
In this role, you will set up and operate CNC machine tools to perform various types of machining operations such as milling, drilling, tapping/thread milling, boring, and turning in order to meet print specifications. Additionally, you would:

  • Use precision measuring equipment to verify products meet customer requirements and product specifications
  • Work to ±.001” tolerance and 16 microfinish when necessary
  • Write/edit programs using both G and M coded controls (experience with Siemens and Fanuc controls preferred)
  • Troubleshoot challenges with support of on-site engineering
  • Routinely read and comprehend written instructions, technical procedures, prints, sketches, and bills of material
  • Work in a team environment by assisting the CNC Programmer as necessary to develop and/or test run programs
  • Use advanced mathematical skills to calculate proper speed and feed rates
  • Operate crane or assist with the rigging and moving of parts
  • Maintain clean work area and daily housekeeping duties
  • Collaborate and communicate with opposite shift through face-to-face carryover and log books
  • Work with tooling application engineers to devise optimum tooling design and practices
  • Work in accordance with all applicable company procedures, policies and rules

What We Need from You

  • High school equivalency with a minimum of four (4) years relevant experience.
  • Associate’s of Applied Science degree in Machining Tool and Die or equivalent training plus two (2) years of on-the-job experience may be considered in lieu of experience.
  • Experience machining parts greater than 8-feet diameter and 10-tons is preferred.
  • Experience with different machining attachments (i.e. right angle, universal, offset milling) is preferred.
  • Experience with grinders, tool setters, jacks, clamps, bolts, shims, jigs, fixtures, angle plates, rules, micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, gages, levels, protractors, verniers, and light hand tools.
  • Ability to maintain detailed records; ability to complete process documentation and other production records.
  • Ability to work any shift, to include nights and weekends.
  • Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) is preferred.
  • U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship is required for this position.
  • The job will start with training on day shift and then transition to a three (3) day weekend schedule, twelve (12) hour shifts, Friday through Sunday. The pay will be for forty hours, three days per week.

Pay: $75,797.10 - $75,797.10

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $75,797.10 and $75,797.10 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.

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.

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 [email protected].

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Posted 2025-11-15

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