Lead Field Machinist (Manual) – Norfolk Shipyard

Colonna's Shipyard; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

Colonna's Shipyard (Steel America) in Norfolk, VA is seeking a 1st Class Field (Manual) Machinist for on- and off-site projects. This hands-on role involves rudders, steering systems, valves, propellers, pumps, and deck machinery using manual tools with precision measurement capabilities.

You will instruct and lead other machinists, manage work assignments, and requisition materials to ensure accurate, safe field machining operations around Norfolk and surrounding areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and at least 5 years of experience as a machinist.
• Experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, and other technical trade documents.
• Adept mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and technical drawings to determine work tasks.
• Use micrometers, height gauges, Vernier calipers, and dividing heads daily.
• Operate machine tools to tight tolerances from half-thousandths upward.
• Perform maintenance and repair of portable machine tools as needed.
• Use hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces.
• Determine and apply system tolerances for tasks.
• Instruct and lead other machinists on the job; manage work and assign tasks.

Skills

Machinist experience

Manual dexterity

Blueprint comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years machining experience

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Vernier calipers

Dividing heads

Manual lathes

Mills

Job description

Colonna's Shipyard (Steel America) in Norfolk, VA is seeking a 1st Class Field (Manual) Machinist for on- and off-site projects. This hands-on role involves rudders, steering systems, valves, propellers, pumps, and deck machinery using manual tools with precision measurement capabilities.

You will instruct and lead other machinists, manage work assignments, and requisition materials to ensure accurate, safe field machining operations around Norfolk and surrounding areas.