We have an outstanding career opportunity for a CNC Machinist to join a leading Company located in the Portsmouth, VA surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
The CNC Machinist will set up and operate manually controlled machines in skilled precision and bench work in the fabrication, maintenance, repair, and alteration of machinery, machine parts, tools, and equipment.
Responsibilities:
Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as a lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
Fabricate and shape parts such as tools and machine parts out of metal
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
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 tasks
Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers
Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
Communicates with others to coordinate work in the plant
Other duties as assigned
Basic Hiring Criteria:
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of related experience is preferred
Turn, Drill, Tap, Bore, Hone, and Polish machine processes
Large-part machining experience preferred
Ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc
In-place machining experience is desired
Forklift and Crane experience preferred
Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbal and written
Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
Ability and willingness to learn
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
Read blueprints and measuring tools
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
No Clearance
TAD PGS, Inc. is a Global Fortune 500 company with worldwide revenue of over $27 billion and more than 50 years of government contracting experience. We specialize in supporting U.S. Government Agencies and their prime vendors by delivering a full range of recruitment and workforce solutions. As part of the Adecco family, we have access to over 2.5 million active candidates supporting hundreds of locations across North America. On any given day, we have more than 70,000 professionals working at client sites across the United States.