Experienced CNC Machinist

Job Title: CNC Machinist (Experienced)Location: Portsmouth, VA (Multiple Sites)Duration: Full time, Contract-to-HirePay: $25–$35/hr. (Based on Experience)Shifts: 1st & 2nd Shift AvailableBenefits: Insurance Offered (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
Job Summary:We are looking for a skilled CNC Machinist to join our team. This role involves setting up and operating manually controlled machines to fabricate, maintain, and repair machine parts, tools, and equipment with precision. Openings are available for both day and night shifts at our Portsmouth, VA locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate manual and CNC machining tools, including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and band saws.
• Fabricate and shape metal parts, including machine components and tools.
• Select, secure, and remove fixtures, cutting tools, and materials safely and efficiently.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings to perform machining tasks.
• Use measuring instruments to ensure parts meet strict tolerances.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on equipment.
• Track parts and projects using a job tracking system.
• Work in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Be available for overtime, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Required Skills:
• Machine setup experience (loading/unloading parts).
• Ability to run machines independently and perform quality checks on finished parts.
• Understanding of feeds, speeds, and cutting tool applications.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience with MasterCam (not required for manual machinists).

Preferred Experience:

• Experience operating lathes, grinders, boring mills, planers, and portable tools.
• Familiarity with machining processes such as turning, drilling, tapping, boring, honing, and polishing.
• Experience with large-part machining (e.g., ship propeller shafts, ship steering gear).
• Background in on-site/in-place machining is a plus.
• Forklift and crane operation experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 5 years of CNC machining experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, and DMG/Mori CNC controls.
• Ability to maintain 0.001” tolerances.
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience setting up jobs on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers.
• Willingness to work at multiple Portsmouth locations as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn new processes quickly.
• Proficiency in using measuring tools and performing calculations (fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions).
• Interest in engineering and mechanical systems.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move materials using an overhead crane.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs when necessary.
• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, kneeling, and climbing ladders/stairs.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Some computer work for tracking and administrative tasks.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to move products with an overhead crane.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs when required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Time spent using a computer for tracking and administrative tasks.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and/or background check.

This is a great opportunity for a skilled CNC Machinist looking for competitive pay, benefits, and the chance to work on precision manufacturing projects. Apply today!