Machine Shop Front Line Manager (Weekend Shift)

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Machine Shop Front Line Manager (Weekend Shift)

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:

We are seeking an experienced supervisor to lead a dynamic team of machinists in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves directly supervising and supporting up to 10 machinists for the weekend shift, along with oversight of weekend volunteers. The ideal candidate will practice visible leadership on the floor, providing technical oversight and ensuring operational efficiency through effective communication and collaboration. If you are passionate about leading by example, fostering a strong safety culture, and driving productivity while supporting team development, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of our operations.

Location:

On-site in Mt. Vernon, Indiana

Your Day to Day as a Machine Shop Front Line Manager

• Directly supervise and support up to 10 machinists spanning the two shifts (each lasting 12 hours) and oversight of weekend volunteers.
• Practice visible leadership on the floor providing technical oversight of work through observations and floor surveillance.

• Lead daily start-up meetings reviewing machine assignments and site communication.
• Provide pass down notes to assist start-up of following shift and communicate with weekday supervisors.

• Ensure timely availability of required materials for the operations being performed.
• Perform pre-work activities including review of process plan, part drawings, machine setup and safety concerns.

• Maintain structured on-the-job training logs for each machinist.
• Participate in and promote Kaizen events and encourage process improvement using lean principles.
• Promote and support good housekeeping and organization at each machine.
• Manage employee performance through evaluation of expectations and objectives, including safe working practices, quality of work, compliance to policies and procedures and productivity.
• Coach machinists on unacceptable performance.
• Manage performance and attendance using electronic systems.
• Encourage questioning attitudes to ensure a safe work environment and high quality standards.
• Works closely with engineering to develop/modify processes to optimize machining productivity and performance.
• Accounting to achieving and driving unit metrics within the team through adherence to standards and innovative problem solving.
• Ability to work on weekday shift for training then transition to weekend shift.

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 years of experience applicable to machining.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and professionally, contribute to technical teams, and establish effective working relationships with other departments.
• Demonstrated computer skills (i.e. data entry, Word and Excel, timekeeping systems, etc.)

• Experience in manual machining, CNC machining and/or CNC Programming.

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Work schedule will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6 am to 6 pm. Occasionally may be asked to report at other times as business needs dictate.
• Paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $66,000 - $101,000

The base salary range for this position in Indiana (US-IN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $66,000 and $101,000 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.

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 talent_acquisition@bwxt.com.