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Field Machinist Level III

Westinghouse Electric·Manning, SC·Posted yesterday
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead field machining operations at remote nuclear sites for Westinghouse's Specialty Welding and Machining team. As a Level III Machinist, you'll supervise daily activities, serve as technical SME, and deliver experienced field machining services reflecting the highest safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical/service lead and shift supervisor activities including project supervision, planning/scheduling, customer orientation, and conflict resolution
  • Act as subject matter expert to develop training and lesson plans and oversee program implementation
  • Operate machine tools, electrical test equipment, welding equipment, and measuring devices for fabrication, repair, calibration, and maintenance
  • Lead setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of field machining services and equipment at customer sites
  • Practice and promote ALARA principles and Safety First attitude in all activities
  • Demonstrate and promote good housekeeping practices in work areas
  • Provide support to engineering and training through equipment modifications, setup/testing, mock-up preparation, and process qualifications
  • Document equipment performance issues and ensure corrective actions are complete prior to next scheduled use
  • Provide feedback to engineering and customers regarding design documentation errors and recommended changes
  • Read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and blueprints
  • Record data in required forms
  • Develop and promote team building skills with peers, superiors, contractors, customers, and other departments
  • Assist in monitoring and managing the machine shop budget
  • Serve as technical advisor as required

Qualifications

  • Two (2) year Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting (3D Modeling – Inventor preferred), or Machine Tool Technology, or equivalent work experience
  • 5 years of Machine Shop and/or Maintenance and/or Welding background
  • Understanding and application of part tolerancing and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Proficiency with standard Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)

Desired

  • Experience with business process improvement principles such as Lean Manufacturing, 6 Sigma, 5S, Human Performance
  • 3D Modeling experience with Inventor

Location

Hybrid role; field work at remote customer sites requiring ability to lift/carry 50 lbs, access confined spaces with limited access, climb ladders/manways/scaffolding, and perform repetitive motions and extended standing/bending/twisting

Job details

FieldMaintenance
LocationManning, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

Skills & tools

ALARAGD&TWELDINGMACHINING

About the company

Westinghouse Electric

The world's leading nuclear energy company, supplying nuclear fuel, plant design, engineering and plant services to utilities worldwide. Headquartered in Cranberry Township, PA.

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