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

🔍 At a glance
Company: Colonna's Shipyard (Steel America)
Location: Norfolk, VA 23523
Pay: $25.41 - $32.14 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 for

Required

• 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

$25.41 - $32.14 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, company-paid life and AD&D insurance with the option to buy additional coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) with a discretionary company match, flexible paid time off covering vacation, illness, and observed holidays, tuition reimbursement for approved coursework, an employee assistance program for employees and household members, and access to a prepaid legal services plan.

About Colonna's Shipyard and apply

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.

If this sounds like a fit, apply through hireCNC.