Machinist

Framatome; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 46,562 - 61,027; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical plans

401k plan with employer match

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading nuclear energy company is seeking a Machinist in Lynchburg, VA, to operate CNC equipment and develop machining procedures. Candidates should have a high school diploma, 6+ years of relevant experience, and a strong mechanical aptitude. This full-time position includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Join us in making a difference in the field of clean energy.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of directly related experience.
• Journeyman's card preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNCs to consistently produce quality parts.
• Develop machining procedures and sequences.
• Train lower classification machinists.

Skills

CNC operation

Hazardous materials handling

Complex machining

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

2-year machine technology certificate

Tools

CNC equipment

SMARTCAM software

Job description

What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a High School diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of directly related experience. Completion of a 2-year machine technology certificate and the completion of a 4-year apprenticeship is strongly preferred. You may have also obtained a journeymen's card and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values. See our values at https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Machinist in Lynchburg, VA, you will be part of the proven team in the Installed Base Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Performs all duties of this & lower machinist classifications under minimal supervision.
• May operate CNCs per established methods/programs to consistently produce quality parts at productive rates.
• May assist in developing conventional & CNC machining procedures & sequences, tools & fixtures.
• Produces moderately complex to highly complex conventional machined components/tooling to precision tolerances.
• Inspects work of other machinists as directed by supervisor.
• Trains and assists lower classification machinists as directed by supervisor.
• Complies with all plant work rules, regulations and specific instructions, maintains required records, logs & documentation.
• May perform turning of I.D. and O.D. tapered threads.
• Identifies & escalates operations problems to the area foreman with objective options for resolution.
• Occasionally may work with engineering to assist in developing procedures, methods, processes, and tools/equipment.
• Produces complex conventional machined components/tooling to extreme precision tolerances.
• Occasionally does light to medium programming when requested by supervision.
• Exercises flexibility in work consistent with this work experience classification.
• May develop cost estimates for machined and fabricated parts.
• May program CNC equipment and use of SMARTCAM or similar software.
• Acts in lead capacity as directed by supervisor.
• May assist supervision in scheduling work, shifting personnel as work loads fluctuates, resource planning, training, and operation of key equipment.
• Properly handles hazardous materials.
• During lull periods of production, may be directed by management to support other business units and may include travel to nuclear sites.
• To play an active role in creating a safe and healthy workplace and comply with all applicable safety and health rules.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply even cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future. See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $33.80 - $44.30 per hour, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes: multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix A to Part 810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.