Inside Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Inside Machinist

LEAD Staffing | Hampton Roads, VA

Location: Hampton Roads, VA

Schedule: Full-Time | Contract | 40 hours per week (Overtime as required)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Inside Machinist to support shipyard operations in Hampton Roads, VA. This role involves precision machining, fitting, and alignment of mechanical components and shipboard machinery using conventional and CNC machine tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to fabricate or repair precision parts.
• Perform shaft alignments, bearing fits, and mechanical component installations.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, tolerances, and machining specifications.
• Set up and operate CNC machinery as required.
• Perform precision measurements using micrometers, calipers, and other gauging tools.
• Fabricate replacement parts and repair damaged components.
• Maintain machine tools and work area in safe, clean condition.
• Follow all shipyard safety procedures and machining quality standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of machinist experience in a marine, shipyard, or industrial environment.
• Proficiency with conventional and/or CNC machine tools.
• Strong metrology skills (micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, etc.).
• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
• Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screening.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as required.
• Clean driving record required.

Work Environment

• Shipyard and industrial settings
• Exposure to noise, heat, cold, confined spaces, and marine/industrial hazards
• PPE required at all times

Job-Specific Interview Questions

1. Describe your machining experience in a shipyard or industrial environment.
2. What machine tools are you most proficient with?
3. How do you set up and hold tolerances on precision machined parts?
4. What experience do you have with CNC programming or operation?
5. How do you perform shaft or coupling alignments?
6. Describe a complex machining job you completed and how you approached it.
7. What metrology equipment do you use for precision measurement?
8. What safety precautions are most important when operating machine tools?
9. How do you manage your workload when multiple priority machining jobs are queued?
10. How do you communicate machining discrepancies or material issues to supervisors?

Why Work With LEAD Staffing

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay (eligible after qualifying hours worked)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Referral Bonus Program – earn a bonus for referring qualified candidates
• Consistent shipyard work with overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex naval and industrial projects
• Strong safety-first work culture

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, labor union affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.