Outside/On-Site Machinist - Night Shift

Josh Pros LLC; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential pay

OT pay

Job summary

Josh Pros LLC is seeking a Night Shift Machinist in Portsmouth, VA for on-site employment with the client in the manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities include setting up tools and fixtures, operating mills and lathes, taking precise measurements, and ensuring safe, quality production. Overtime and weekend work may be required; night shift differential and OT pay are provided.

Qualifications

• Machining experience and ability to read drawings.
• Operate milling machines, lathes, grinders with precision.
• Ready for night shift and overtime as needed.
• Safety-conscious with clean, organized work habits.

Responsibilities

• Transport and set up tools, fixtures for machining.
• Operate equipment such as milling machines and lathes.
• Take measurements with precision tools and document results.
• Select tools and fixtures, align and secure for machining.
• Communicate with customers/government reps onsite.
• Track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers.
• Maintain safe, clean workplace and perform inspections.
• Work overtime evenings/weekends as required.

Skills

Lathes

Grinders

Boring Mills

Planers

Portable Tools

Tools

JobBOSS

Job description

Client: A client in the manufacturing industry
Location: Portsmouth, VA
Work mode: On-site
Work authorization: US Citizen (Only)
Relocation: Not available
Openings: 1

We are looking for candidates who are willing and able to work the Night Shift for this position. The official hours are 3:00pm-11pm, however, depending on the job we are contracted to- the candidate must be flexible and willing to work later and longer shifts as needed. Night Shift differential pay and OT pay are additional.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Transport and set up tools, machinery, and fixtures to support machining operations
• Perform machining operations using equipment such as: portable milling machines, clamshell lathes, line boring systems, grinding machines, hydraulic tensioning systems, as well as various hand and power tools.
• Take measurements of machined features using precision measuring equipment
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
• Performs mechanical assembly and disassembly of equipment using a variety of hand and power tools
• Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructions
• Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
• Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
• Communicates with customers and government representatives to coordinate work onsite
• Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Completes inspection and as-found condition reports for completed work
• Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Machining Skills

• Lathes, Grinders, Boring Mills, Planers, Portable Tools
• Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, Polish machine processes
• Large part machining experience preferred (ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.)