Outside/On-Site Machinist - Night Shift

On-Site MachinistWith Collins Machine Works Outside or On-Site Machinists will set and operate manually controlled machines in skilled precision to perform repairs to equipment, vessels, and mechanical structures at customer facilities or at our Fifth Street and Syer Road locations in Portsmouth, Virginia. Our On-Site Machinists travel to customer locations locally, throughout the United States, and abroad to perform site surveys and carry out repairs. We are looking for candidates who are willing and able to work the Night Shift for this position. The official hours are 3:00pm-11pm, however, depending on the job we are contracted to- the candidate must be flexible and willing to work later and longer shifts as needed. Night Shift differential pay and OT pay are additional.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 BonusCollins 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 FunctionsTransport and set up tools, machinery, and fixtures to support machining operationsPerform machining operations using equipment such as: portable milling machines, clamshell lathes, line boring systems, grinding machines, hydraulic tensioning systems, as well as various hand and power tools.Take measurements of machined features using precision measuring equipmentProperly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machinesRecognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and toolingPerforms mechanical assembly and disassembly of equipment using a variety of hand and power toolsStudies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructionsMust be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given taskOperates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform workCommunicates with customers and government representatives to coordinate work onsiteAbility to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and TravelersPerform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulationsCompletes inspection and as-found condition reports for completed workWork overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekendsOther duties as assignedPreferred Machining SkillsLathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, Portable ToolsTurn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish machine processesLarge part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance401K with company matchPaid Time OffShort Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by companySupplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability availableEmployee Assistance ProgramsQualificationsHigh school diploma or GED3 to 5 years related experience is preferredLanguage skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in EnglishAbility to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful mannerAbility and willingness to learnAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variablesA strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systemsAbility to read and interpret blueprintsAbility to read precision measuring toolsAbility to perform basic mathematical computationsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situationsAbility to work independently and as part as a teamBasic understanding of Microsoft Word and ExcelPHYSICAL DEMANDSAbility to move or transfer products with an overhead craneAbility to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when requiredWhile 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 stairsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focusThe employee will also be expected to spend time using a computerWORK ENVIRONMENTThe 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.