Collins Machine Works

🔎At a Glance

Company Name: Collins Machine Works

Location: Portsmouth, Virginia

Shop Type: Heavy Industrial Job Shop & Contract Manufacturer

Industries Served: Defense, Marine, Shipbuilding, Industrial Manufacturing, Heavy Equipment, Energy, Infrastructure

Typical Work: High-mix, low-volume custom machining, repairs, rebuilds, and one-off industrial projects

Machining Capabilities: CNC Milling, CNC Turning, Mill-Turn, Large-Part Machining, Horizontal Boring, 5-Axis Machining, In-Place Machining, Manual Machining

Materials: Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Bronze, Cast Iron, Specialty Alloys

Certifications / Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required for many positions due to Department of Defense facility access

Shift Environment: Day Shift & Night Shift opportunities with overtime available

For more than 60 years, Collins Machine Works has solved some of the world's largest and most complex industrial machining and fabrication challenges.

Since 1960, we've built our reputation by taking on projects that many machine shops simply can't. Whether machining massive industrial components in our Portsmouth facilities or performing critical field machining services at customer sites, our team combines skilled craftsmanship, innovative engineering, and world-class equipment to deliver exceptional results.

Today, Collins Machine Works continues to invest aggressively in both people and technology. Recent expansions in Virginia and South Carolina have added advanced CNC machining centers, large-capacity boring mills, mill-turn equipment, and increased lifting capabilities that allow us to tackle even larger and more demanding projects.

Our machinists and programmers don't spend every day making the same production parts. They solve real manufacturing problems while producing complex components for critical industrial and defense applications.

If you enjoy challenging work, large-scale machining, and working alongside experienced tradespeople, Collins Machine Works offers a career—not just another machining job.

Machinists and CNC programmers at Collins Machine Works work on projects that are rarely found in a traditional production shop.

Typical work includes:

• Large industrial components
• Ship propeller shafting
• Ship steering gear
• Heavy mechanical assemblies
• Industrial repair and rebuild projects
• One-off precision components
• Custom machining solutions
• In-place machining services

Rather than repetitive production, much of the work involves custom setups, problem-solving, and machining large, complex components requiring precision and craftsmanship.

Team members regularly collaborate with machinists, CNC programmers, engineering, and production leadership to develop machining strategies and deliver quality work safely and efficiently.

Typical machining responsibilities include:

• CNC machine setup and operation
• CNC programming using Mastercam
• Large-part machining
• Machine prove-outs
• Blueprint interpretation
• GD&T application
• Precision inspection
• Job setup optimization
• Overhead crane operation
• Continuous process improvement

Collins Machine Works provides a wide range of machining services including:

• Large-Part CNC Milling
• Horizontal Boring
• Bridge Milling
• 5-Axis CNC Machining
• CNC Turning
• Mill-Turn Machining
• Manual Machining
• Precision Fabrication
• Industrial Repair Machining
• In-Place Field Machining
• Build-to-Print Manufacturing
• Prototype & Custom Manufacturing

One of Collins Machine Works' greatest strengths is its continued investment in world-class machining equipment.

Advanced Multi-Axis Equipment

• IBARMIA ZVH 45/L3000 D STAR – 5-Axis Traveling Column Machining Center
• Soraluce FLP-5000 Universal Floor Type Milling Boring Machine
• SNK RB-5VM Bridge Mill

CNC Mills

• Okuma 1052II

CNC Lathes & Mill-Turn

• DMG MORI NLX4000
• DMG MORI NLX6000

Manual & Support Equipment

• Manual Lathes
• Manual Milling Machines
• Drill Presses
• Hydraulic Presses
• Band Saws
• Portable Machining Equipment
• Large Overhead Crane Systems
• Forklifts

CAM Software

• Mastercam

Programming

• G-Code
• M-Code

Production Systems

• JobBOSS

Inspection Equipment

• Precision measuring instruments
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Gauges
• Dial indicators
• Additional precision inspection equipment

Quality has been the foundation of Collins Machine Works since 1960.

Our machinists work from engineering drawings and solid models while maintaining demanding customer specifications across complex industrial applications.

Quality processes include:

• Blueprint interpretation
• GD&T application
• First-piece inspection
• In-process inspection
• Precision measurement
• Process verification
• Continuous quality monitoring

Many projects require maintaining tolerances to ±0.001", while supporting customers where reliability and precision are critical.

Experienced machinists appreciate Collins because they have the opportunity to work on projects that challenge and develop their skills.

Here you'll find:

• Over 60 years of machining excellence
• Large, one-of-a-kind industrial projects
• Modern CNC equipment with ongoing capital investment
• Advanced 5-axis, boring mill, bridge mill, and mill-turn technology
• Stable workload serving industrial and defense customers
• Opportunities to expand programming and setup skills
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Overtime availability
• Team-oriented culture built around craftsmanship and safety
• Long-term career stability

Unlike many production environments, no two weeks look exactly the same.

Collins Machine Works offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive hourly pay
• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus (eligible positions)
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Long-Term Disability
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing
• Overtime opportunities
• Night shift differential

Collins Machine Works is currently hiring for:

• Experienced CNC Programmer
• Experienced Heavy Industrial CNC Machinist

If you're looking to work on large industrial machining projects using some of the industry's most capable CNC equipment, Collins Machine Works offers an outstanding opportunity to build a long-term machining career.

View current openings and apply today through hireCNC.