CNC Machinist

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

• 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

• 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