Inside Machinist (ISM) – Large Machine (Newport News, VA)
LEAD Marine Division
Newport News, VA, USA
Full-Time | Contract
Benefits Available
Pay:
• Local: $37.50/hr
• Non-Local: $37.50/hr + $145/day per diem
Shift: Full-Time, 40 hrs/week
We are hiring an experienced Inside Machinist (ISM) – Large Machine in Newport News, VA to support complex machining operations on large industrial and shipyard components. The Inside Machinist – Large Machine role focuses on precision machining, tight-tolerance measurement, and expert operation of large lathes, mills, and boring machines.
Responsibilities
• Set up and operate large lathes, mills, boring machines, and other machine tools.
• Verify machining dimensions using micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and indicators.
• Interpret blueprints, specifications, and GD&T requirements.
• Maintain tool offsets, replace tooling, and ensure accurate machine operation.
• Document work, maintain production records, and uphold all quality and safety standards.
Requirements
• Minimum 3 years of machinist experience; large machine experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with precision measuring tools (micrometers, indicators, bore gauges, height gauges).
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tolerances, and GD&T.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
Benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Paid Sick Leave (Hours-worked eligibility requirement applies)
• Paid Holidays (Hours-worked eligibility requirement applies)
• Referral Bonus Program
Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
To see more available jobs, visit www.leadstaff.com/jobs/
About LEAD Marine
LEAD Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment toward safety and to provide long-term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.
LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
Category: Inside Machinist
Information
NOTE: The following description is a GENERAL Overview of this career and not a description of a particular job posting.
A shipyard Inside Machinist uses various machine tools (including lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and spindles) to produce precision metal parts in large quantities. Inside Machinists must carefully plan and prepare using blueprints or written specifications to calculate operations such as where to cut or bore into work pieces, how fast to feed metal into machines, how much metal to remove from work pieces, etc.. Many Inside Machinists use Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) cutting machines and precision measuring tools (such as inside/outside micrometers, venier calipers, dial indicators, depth micrometers, inside/outside calipers and thread gauges).
Some machining practices include:
- General turning and boring of parts on a lathe
- Thread cutting and tapping
- Taper turning
- Keyway cutting
- Laying out bolt circles to drill holes.
Education
Most inside machinist careers require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, and/or an associate's degree.
Inside machinists usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be available.
Qualifications
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is typically required. Inside Machinists frequently work with computer-control programs, and therefore must have the ability to determine how automated equipment will cut a part. All Inside Machinists and will need a thorough knowledge of math, including trigonometry.