Night Shift - Experienced 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

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