Lead Field Machinist – Naval Shipyard Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Disability insurance

401k with match

Legal services

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a 1st Class Field (Manual) Machinist for Steel America to work on-site on diverse Navy-related projects. The role focuses on blueprint reading, precision measurement with micrometers and calipers, and operating manual lathes and mills to tight tolerances.

The candidate must have seven years of Machinist experience, hands-on skills with manual equipment, and the ability to read technical drawings, while maintaining safety standards and following

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and at least seven (7) years of experience as a Machinist.
• Must have experience with manual lathes and mills.
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other technical trade related documents
• Must have adept mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
• Must have clean driving record.
• Security requirements include eligibility to obtain government clearance and possible background checks.
• International travel required on a nonstandard routine.

Responsibilities

• Routine blueprint reading and technical writing to accomplish work tasks.
• Daily use of micrometers, height gauges, Vernier calipers, and dividing heads to support tasking.
• Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from ½ thousands upwards).
• Non routine maintenance and repair of portable machine tools.
• Use hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls.
• Responsible for system tolerance determination and application.
• Instruct lower classes of machinists, manage work/personnel assignments and requisition of job materials.
• Upholding a safe work environment is key daily tasks require safe handling of gases; PPE; lock-out/tag-out; confined space practices.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Manual lathe

Manual milling

Hand-eye coordination

Reading technical drawings

Clean driving record

Blueprint comprehension

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

7+ years Machinist experience

Technical training preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Height gauges

Vernier calipers

Dividing heads

Job description

Colonna's Shipyard in Norfolk, VA is seeking a 1st Class Field (Manual) Machinist for Steel America to work on-site on diverse Navy-related projects. The role focuses on blueprint reading, precision measurement with micrometers and calipers, and operating manual lathes and mills to tight tolerances.

The candidate must have seven years of Machinist experience, hands-on skills with manual equipment, and the ability to read technical drawings, while maintaining safety standards and following