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Inside Machinist

Norfolk, VA 23523

Posted: 05/06/2026 Industry: Ship Repair / Shipyard Job Number: 53288551 Pay Rate: $32-36 / hour

Job Description

We have an excellent opportunity for ten Inside Machinists in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and other technical trade related documents.
  • Must have at least seven (7) years of experience operating manual OR CNC lathes and milling machines:
  • Manual Machinist experience as follows: Under minimal supervision, a manual machinist sets up and operates manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.
  • CNC Mills & Lathes experience as follows: Requires knowledge of some CNC programming with the ability to perform minor program edits on the shop floor. Requires more than CNC operation experience.
  • Must have mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
  • Must be familiar with the use of precision measuring instruments: outside/inside micrometers, depth mics, venires, etc.
  • Must be able to write comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the parts and assemblies being worked and recommendations for repair.
  • Must be familiar with threading and the various measuring/gauging requirements.
  • Must be skilled in the selection, set-up, and operation of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work.
  • Prefer Forklift and overhead crane experience. 
  • Knowledge of Siemens controls preferred.
  • Experience with GibbsCAM software preferred.
  • Must have own tools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Perform complex operations on various machine tools, including drill presses, lathes, milling machines, boring machines, and precision grinding machines.
  • Measure, mark, and scribe dimensions and reference points on material or work piece as guides for subsequent machining.
  • Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials on machines such as mills, lathes, jig borers, grinders, and shapers.
  • Perform the machining operations, watch for problems in the production process, and check the accuracy of the finished piece against blueprints / verify conformance of finished work piece to specifications.
  • Observe equipment to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining, adjust equipment controls as necessary, and verify accuracy of machine settings or programmed control data.
  • Set up and operate all types of shop machining tools or equipment to manufacture various parts.
  • Verifies dimensions and alignment of assembly, assembles parts into complete assembly.
  • Install machined replacement parts in mechanisms, machines, and equipment, and tests operation of unit to ensure functionality and performance.
  • Develops specifications from general description and draws sketch of part or product to be fabricated.
  • Work includes small and large assembly, and machining of heavy steel.
  • Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, machinability of materials, and machine shop procedures
  • Perform machine maintenance and is responsible for keeping work are clean and the immediate reporting of safety issues to Supervisor.
  • Use various hand and power tools for the completion of job tasks.
HOURS:
  • First shift starts at 6AM. May work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project. 
PAY:
  • Local starts at $32/hour for 1st Class (Preferred)
  • Per Diem is offered for Non-local
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