Experienced CNC Machinist

CNC Machinist will set up and operate manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment. Collins Machine Works has positions open for both day and night shift at both our Fifth Street and Syer Road locations in Portsmouth, Virginia.

Applicant must be a US citizen. Access to DoD facilities is required. Company is not able to sponsor work visa for this position.

Sign On Bonus

Collins Machine Works offers a sign on bonus in the amount of $2,000 to be paid after six months of satisfactory employment performance. Collins Machine Works also offers employee referral bonuses in the amount of $1,000 per referral to be paid after the referred employee completed six months of satisfactory employment performance.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment

Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal

Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines

Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling

Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructions

Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task

Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work

Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements

Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment

Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers

Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends

Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant

Other duties as assigned

Preferred Machining Skills

Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, Portable Tools

Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish machine processes

Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)

In-place machining experience is desired

Forklift and Crane experience preferred

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

3 to 5 years related experience is preferred

Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language

Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner

Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, DMG/Mori CNC controls

Have experience with maintaining 0.001" tolerances

Have a basic understanding of G, D and T

Have experience in job setup on vertical and horizontal CNC machining centers and CNC turning centers

Willing to work at both Portsmouth, VA locations as job needs require

Ability and willingness to learn

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems

Read blueprints and measuring tools

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.