CNC Machinist 3/Class

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairlead Precision Manufacturing & Integration, Llc in Portsmouth, VA is looking for skilled trades professionals. The position involves using conventional machine shop equipment and CNC machine tools to manufacture components as per specifications.

The ideal candidate should be proficient in hand tools and have a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior apprenticeship training preferred. The role requires physical stamina to lift up to 50 pounds and perform under rigorous demands.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using various hand tools.
• Close attention and care required to prevent damage to machine tools.
• High mental and visual effort required.

Responsibilities

• Use machine shop equipment to cut, machine, and shape materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Program, set up, and operate CNC machine tools.

Skills

Proficient in the use of various hand tools

Ability to effectively use power-driven equipment

CNC machine tool operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of formal apprenticeship program

Tools

CNC machine tools

Forklift

Job description

650 CHAUTAUQUA - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707 US (Primary)
750 CHAUTAUQUA AVE - PORTSMOUTH, VA 23707 US

Category

Skilled Trades

Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Use all conventional machine shop equipment and machinery to cut, machine and shape raw materials in accordance with drawing requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and shop sketches.
• Build fixtures and various holding devices as needed to hold or support work pieces in process.
• Set up, load and operate various machine tools including but not limited to cutoff saws, lathes, mills, grinders and other machinery as needed.
• Able to program, set up and operate CNC machine tools including lathes and mills.
• Proficient in the use of off-line programming software used in developing CNC programs.
• Analyze job requirements and use best shop practice to meet drawing requirements in the most efficient time.
• Proficient in the use of various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirements.
• Operate forklift as needed.
• Assemble machined or fabricated components as needed.

Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of various hand tools as necessary to achieve finish requirements.
• Ability to effectively use power-driven equipment.
• Close attention and care are required to prevent damage to complex machine tools.
• High mental and visual effort required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of formal apprenticeship program or completion of in-company, four-year training program.

Physical Demands:

• While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• This position is performed in a manufacturing environment, with some local travel between facilities.

Job Requirements

# of Hires Needed

3

Salary Grade

Fairlead Integrated, LLC. and its subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Employ Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers (Minority / Female / Disability / Veterans).