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Collins Machine

Experienced Heavy Industrial Manual Machinist

NORTH CHARLESTON, South Carolina

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Role family
Skilled trades
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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the posting

CMMC Machine, LLC is seeking full time experienced Industrial Machinists to join our team. If you have a passion for precision machining and are looking for a challenging and rewarding position, this may be the shop for you! Machinists set up and operate manual machines to confidently produce high-quality components with accuracy and efficiency. Machinists should be familiar with manually controlled machines and benchwork in the fabrication, maintenance, repair and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.

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

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Set up, adjust, and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments

Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and follow instructions

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

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

Operate and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work

Use gauges and precision measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements

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

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

Familiarity with the use of: Heavy Duty Horizontal Lathes, Milling Machines, Horizontal Boring Mills, Vertical Turning Lathes, Planers, Grinders, Drill Presses, Hydraulic Presses, Band Saws, and Portable Tools

Turning, Drilling, Tapping, Boring, Honing, Polishing 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

Shifts: Positions on both Day and Night Shifts are Available

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Company provided Medical Clinic/Pharmacy access

401K with company match

Paid Time Off

Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company

Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available

Employee Assistance Programs

Opportunity for yearly bonus, profit sharing, overtime, and night shift differential

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

5 to 10 years of related experience is preferred.

Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English. Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner

Ability and willingness to learn

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

Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Ability to read precision measuring tools

Ability to perform basic mathematical computations

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

Ability to work independently and as part as a team

Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

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 job duties, 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 the 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.

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