2nd Class Inside Machinist (2nd Shift) - Steel America

Jobtome; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Resources

Prepaid Legal Services

Job summary

Colonna's Shipyard (Steel America) in Norfolk, VA is seeking a skilled Inside Machinist for 2nd shift. You will operate lathes, mills, grinders, and related tools to repair and fabricate components for shipboard use.

The role requires 3+ years in inside machining, blueprint reading, and strict quality control, with the ability to lift heavy parts and work on site in a shop environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as an inside machinist.
• General knowledge of precision machining, blueprint reading, and quality control.
• Proficiency operating manual machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Ability to lift heavy materials, stand for extended periods, and operate machinery in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to produce or repair metal components.
• Perform precision machining tasks using manual equipment to fabricate, modify, and repair metal components to exact specifications.
• Repair and modify shipboard components such as shafts, bearings, valves, and other mechanical parts.
• Fabricate custom parts as required, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and measure parts to precise tolerances.

Skills

Inside machinist

Precision machining

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Manual machine tools

Job description

At a glance

Company: Colonna's Shipyard (Steel America)
Location: Norfolk, VA 23523
Pay: $29.89 - $37.81 per hour
Job Type: Full Time
Shift: 2nd Shift
Experience: 3+ years as an inside machinist

Why this job is worth considering

Steel America, a business unit of Colonna's Shipyard, is looking for a 2nd Class Inside Machinist to perform precision machining tasks repairing, modifying, and fabricating components in a shipyard setting. You'll work on manually operated lathes, mills, and grinders, repairing and modifying real shipboard components under the guidance of senior machinists and supervisors. The role is based onsite in Norfolk and works 2nd shift.

What you'll be doing

• Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and other machine tools to produce or repair metal components.
• Assist in performing precision machining tasks using manually operated equipment such as lathes, milling machines, grinders, and boring mills to fabricate, modify, and repair metal components to exact specifications.
• Repair and modify shipboard components such as shafts, bearings, valves, and other mechanical parts.
• Fabricate custom parts as required, ensuring adherence to design specifications.
• Interpret technical drawings and measure parts to precise tolerances.

What we're looking forRequired

• At least 3 years of experience as an inside machinist.
• General knowledge of precision machining, blueprint reading, and quality control.
• Demonstrated proficiency operating manual machine tools such as lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Ability to lift heavy materials, stand for extended periods, and operate machinery in a shop environment.

Preferred

• Previous technical training.
• Relevant certifications in machining or a related field.

Travel

Minimal travel;
10% or less.

Pay, benefits and schedule

$29.89 - $37.81 per hour, 2nd shift. This position is based onsite in Norfolk, VA and will often require hours beyond a standard work week with flexible schedule availability to support production and operations.

• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage;
• life and AD&D insurance;
• short- and long-term disability;
• a 401(k) with a companymatch;
• paid time off and company holidays;
• tuition reimbursement;
• employee assistance resources for employees and household members;
• and prepaid legal services.

About Colonna's Shipyard

Colonna's Shipyard is a full-service ship repair company based in Norfolk, Virginia, with over 150 years in the business of repairing and maintaining commercial and government vessels. Steel America is one of its business units, focused on structural and precision machining work supporting that repair work.