GeoQuip Manufacturing is seeking a skilled CNC machinist to operate a Haas turning center and a Haas 4-Axis milling center at our 12-acre facility in Chesapeake, Virginia. This is a day shift position. Come join one of the Southeast’s leaders in precision machining and fabrication for the last 30 years! You will be working alongside highly skilled professionals in a team-friendly atmosphere with opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate can edit G and M codes and set up at the machine. Hands-on experience with CNC mills is required. Applicants who've only worked as operators need not apply. Candidates should have experience with lathes, milling machines and other CNC machines. Good math skills are necessary for this position. You must be proficient in precision measuring instruments (i.e. indicators, micrometers, calipers, height gauge) and other tools associated with the machine tool trade. Applicants with a basic complement of hand tools and measuring instruments are preferred. We offer great benefits and strive to promote within the company. We hope to be your home for the rest of your career! For more information, please visit GeoQuip.biz. Responsibilities: • Check CNC machinery is in good working order before setup. • Set up machinery to successfully conduct the run as specified. • Edit at the machine without supervision. • Monitor the run throughout the cycle, checking that specifications are met. • Perform all necessary maintenance. • Follow safety protocol at all times. • Report any safety or maintenance concerns to supervisor immediately. • Keep work areas clean and organized. Benefits: GeoQuip pays 75% of premiums for our employees for a high quality medical insurance plan. We pay 50% of premiums for dental and vision plan . GeoQuip also pays 100% of the premium for a life insurance plan. Additional benefits include paid time off and 401(k) matching. Employees start to accrue sick leave on the first day at a rate of one half day per month. At the end of your 1st year, you are also given 6 days of sick leave for the next year. We continually strive to be an employee friendly workplace. We have people who have been with us for 20-30 years. We encourage loyalty, self-improvement and longevity. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $35.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Supplemental Pay: • Overtime pay People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): • Please write your full name, including your middle name. This is simply a question to test your ability to follow directions. Experience: • CNC milling machine: 5 years (Preferred) • CNC lathe: 5 years (Preferred) • CNC programming: 5 years (Preferred) Shift availability: • Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to Commute: • Chesapeake, VA 23323 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Chesapeake, VA 23323: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Role Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for operating manual and CNC machining equipment, including making program edits on CNC machines. They will ensure components meet precise print dimensions and tolerances while using measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and scales. The role requires maintaining a safe and organized work environment, contributing to safety and efficiency improvements, and accurately completing associated paperwork. The candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, strong math skills, the ability to interpret mechanical drawings, and a solid understanding of G-code or conversational programming. Preferred experience includes working with cast materials, rigging, and machining stainless alloys. This is a 1st Shift Position in Raleigh, NC. Responsibilities Include: • Setup and operation of manual and/or CNC machining equipment • Ability to make program edits at the machine for CNC equipment • Machining of components to meet print dimensions and tolerances • Accurate parts measurement using tools such as, but not limited to • Outside micrometer • Inside micrometer • Depth micrometer • Digital, dial and vernier calipers • Scales • Maintaining an organized and safe work environment and help to drive improvements in the work center that will lead to increases in safety and efficiency • Accurately completing all paperwork associated with tasks being performed • Keeping up to date with all required trainings • Working on a variety of parts and processes and may work across multiple machines • Can resolve most problems and questions within a defined set of parameters • May provide guidance to lower-level employees Requirements: • Typically 3 – 5 years’ experience doing similar work • Understands and buys into a zero-accident safety culture expectation • Strong shop math skills including arithmetic, conversion of fractions to decimals, basic trigonometry • Ability to read and interpret mechanical/production drawings including tolerancing • For CNC machines, a strong understanding of G-code and / or conversational programming • Precision Measuring tools experience • Knowledge of fixturing and safe / effective work holding Preferred Experience / Skills: • Experience working with cast materials • Experience with basic rigging and use of overhead cranes • Firm understanding of turning and milling insert geometries and grades • Understanding of basic cut conditions including appropriate feeds, speeds and depths of cut • Previous experience machining stainless alloys Site Specific Details: • First shift positions Monday thru Friday, 06:30-1500 • Second shift hours Monday thru Friday, 14:45-23:15 • Overtime as required (required overtime will have 36 hour notice) Flowserve offers competitive pay, annual bonuses, medical benefits on day 1, generous paid vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k) and many other excellent benefits! Req ID : R-14037 Job Family Group : Operations Job Family : OP Machining EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Flowserve will also not discriminate against an applicant or employee for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-workers. Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access flowservecareers.com as result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an email to employment@flowserve.com. In order to quickly respond to your request, please use the words "Accommodation Request" as your subject line of your email. For more information, read the Accessibility Process.
See More Details >>Title: Machining Technology Adjunct Agency: Tidewater Community College Location: Chesapeake - 550 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Additional Detail Job Description: Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. The adjunct faculty member is responsible for teaching courses to which he/she has specific training or competence. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to students to promote and direct student learning in either a classroom, remote via Zoom, or online environment to students with a wide variety of academic backgrounds and experiences. Engages students outside of class via office hours and provides thorough, timely, and effective feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Responsible for creating a learning environment that facilitates students’ acquisition of knowledge and skills in a discipline and/or program. 2. Aligns course activities with student learning outcomes for the course; employ a variety of active learning strategies to foster student engagement; employ appropriate technology and supporting materials that support course and/or program learning outcomes; and provide students with prompt and meaningful feedback on course activities and assignments, communicating with students in a timely and respectful manner. 3. Deliver instruction in support of stated learning outcomes; adhere to college policies and procedures for participation in student surveys of instruction; conduct meaningful and timely assessments of student learning, including at least one assessment within the first 15% of class; and analyze the previous semester’s evaluation of instruction and develop and implement appropriate action plans as necessary. 4. Responsibilities may include work during the day, evening and/or weekend as determined by the course(s) assigned. 5. Hold at least 1 office hour per week for each course assigned. Minimum Qualifications: • Minimum of five years of industry experience in machining, including CNC and manual operations. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population. • Commitment to hands-on, student-centered instruction. • Ability to communicate effectively in an electronic format. Additional Considerations: • Diploma in Machine Tool Technology, Precision Machining, or apprenticeship. • Associates degree or higher in a related technical, education field or apprenticeship. • Prior teaching or training experience at the post-secondary or workforce level. • Experience with modern CNC equipment, CAM software (e.g., Autodesk, Inventor, Fusion 360, etc), and digital manufacturing tools. • Teaching experience at the college level. • Knowledge of CANVAS or other learning management systems. • Knowledge of, and experience with, proven teaching strategies that promote student success. • Candidates should possess sufficient technology skills to work productively in an organization that utilizes significant information and instructional technology resources.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Chesapeake, VA, often begins with specialized training, combining practical experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain skills while earning. Training programs typically last 4-5 years, requiring extensive hands-on experience under seasoned professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average annual wage for machinists in the U.S. is approximately $42,147, with some experienced professionals in Chesapeake earning over $80,000 annually. Apprenticeships and vocational training programs, offered by trade schools and industry associations, provide aspiring machinists with the necessary skills and credentials, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential.
