Machining Jobs in Norfolk, Virginia

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CNC/Conventional Machinist

Job Description Position Summary The inside machinist operate in 3 sections: Machining, Valves and Pumps. Responsibilities and functional knowledge varies based on the designated section. All inside machinists are encouraged, but not required, to gain experience in any section other than their designated section. Key Responsibilities & Functional Knowledge This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a first class mechanic in the Inside Machine shop. A first class mechanic must demonstrate an advanced knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility. Advanced knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them independently and teach others how to complete the tasks. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. A first class mechanic also is expected to strategize independently and problem-solve as appropriate. Machinists Assigned to the Machining Section • Operate Machinery - Must know how to operate the following machines safely, and be developing additional skills in the following key areas: • Lathes • Able to hold tighter tolerances • Thread internally and externally • Operate and performance maintenance on the following types of lathes: • Lathe to 24” • Lathe over 24” • Vertical Turrent Lathe • Perform basic maintenance on the lathes • Milling machines • Able to hold tighter tolerances • Complete in-line valve repairs • Perform basic maintenance on the vertical milling machine • Operate vertical mills • Trained on the uses of the Horizontal boring mill based on department need (preferred, but not required) • Drill presses • Operate the drill press • Assess the drill presses for basic repairs • Perform repairs to the drill presses • Grinders • Trained on operating and providing maintenance to surface or gate grinders based on department need (preferred, but not required) • Flange Facer • Operate face flanges on valves and other parts • Operate Overhead Crane • Able to accomplish rigging of equipment and materials • Be able to obtain a crane operators license • Machining Tools • Operate band saw • Operate a micrometer • Use precision measuring tools • Other • Manufacture parts • Maintain and repair machinery • Repair ship components using more complex blueprints, sketches and sample parts • Disassemble, clean, inspect and repair various ships components • Assist with in-place machine operations when needed to include: machining, drilling, milling, facing and boring • Complete more complex drawings and sketches for use in manufacturing parts mechanical ability • Produce machine work at an efficient rate with minimal or no defects that are out of tolerance • Plan and accomplish tasks in an efficient manner • Operate Machinery – Must know how to operate the following machines safely, and be developing additional skills in the following key areas: • Lathes • Able to hold tighter tolerances • Operate the lathe to 24” to manufacture lathes, machine laps, seats and gates • Know the basic operations of the Vertical Turrent Lathe to manufacture lathes, machine laps, seats, and gates • Assess and provide basic maintenance for lathes • Trained in operating and performing maintenance on the Lathe over 24” (preferred, but not required) • Milling machines • Hold tighter tolerances • Accomplish basic in-line valve repairs • Know operations of the vertical mill • Assess and provide maintenance for the mill • Trained on the basic uses of the vertical mill based on department need (preferred, but not required) • Drill presses • Operate the drill press • Assess the drill presses for repairs • Make repairs to the drill presses • Grinders • Gate grinder • Operate the gate grinder • Know uses of the gate grinder to include grinding gates for valves and fit of the gate for a valve body • Provide maintenance and repair for the grinder • Trained on operating and providing maintenance to the surface grinders based on department need (preferred, but not required) • Flange Facer • Work with face flanges on valves and other parts in the shop and on the ship • Valve Assembly, Disassembly, Inspection and Repair • Perform valve repair procedure • Perform work with stencil and mark • Assemble valves by following sketches, manuals and/or technical documents • Disassemble valves • Clean the valve parts without damaging • Inspect and repair valves • Record findings on a valve sheet before submitting to a supervisor • Valve Hydro • Test the valve hydro • Be present during the check point with supervisor in attendance • Valve in line repair • Perform valve in line repair on the ship (preferred, but not required) • Understand inline repairs • Perform basic machining safely • Valve Troubleshoot • Perform valve repairs and troubleshooting • Machining Tools • Operate a band saw • Operate a micrometer • Use precision measuring tools • Machinists Assigned to the Pump Section – (*Specialty section assigned based on shop need and employee skill and ability*) • Know pump operations • Know the mechanics of pump parts • Disassemble pumps • Clean pumps, without damaging • Inspect, troubleshoot and repair pumps • Reassemble pumps • Test a pump Hydro and conduct final inspection Required Education, Experience, & Skills Education Minimum: High School Diploma/GED Minimum Relevant Experience: 2 to 4 yrs Practical Theory Requirements • An Inside Machinist mechanic must demonstrate an advanced understanding of lathe operation, drill press operations, milling machine operations, blueprint reading and layout of projects to be machined. • Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions • Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form • Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals • Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure • Must be able to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection, respirator when necessary) • Must be able to obtain a government access badge Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Relevant Experience: 3 to 5 yrs. The following skills are not required but based on shop need and interest: • Stress Relieving • Parts and Repair • Shaft Straightening • Shaft Overhaul Pay Information This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life including health and financial well-being. Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), so your benefits may differ from those described here. Generally, employees are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, which may include military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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Outside Machinist Needed in Norfolk, VA!

We have an exciting opportunity for Outside Machinists at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Must hold active security clearance • Must have 6 or more years of experience as a marine outside machinist • Dry dock experience on shafts, rudders, stabilizers and propellers is preferred. • Disassembles of various types of equipment and machinery common to maritime vessels and/or general industry including but not limited to pumps, valves, winches, gear boxes. • Assist in determining repairs and required to bring equipment to rebuild status. • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes • Experience with valve overhaul and hull inserts • Installation of lift check valve • Testing main engines • Hydrostatic testing • Lube and oil flushing • Air conditioning hydro • Installation of valve and pump packing • Install turbine • Install boiler tube replacement • Fit and blue check liners • Install steam valves • Installation of hydraulic systems • Shafting and bearing work • Blueprint reading HOURS: • May work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project. PAY: • $30 Hr +

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CNC Machinist/Programmer

TST Fab & Machine are looking for a skilled CNC Machinist / Programmer who will be responsible for ensuring all customer products are to specific specifications and standards set forth by client orders. Ideal candidate would have: • Expertise in programming machine setup, machining applications, programming (g-code), process planning, precision measurement, inspection, print reading, cutting tool selection and assembly, machine maintenance and shop & personal safety. • Passion and commitment to provide mentorship and professional development to advance new machinists to ensure prosperity in the machining trade. • Excellent interpersonal skills and communication Required Experience • Production of machined parts by programming and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine specifically lathes, vertical mills, and horizontal boring mills. • Use of CNC modules to design materials based on blueprints or programmed command sequences. • Modification of machines with attachments, fixtures, or specialized tooling to achieve different production capabilities. • Set up and maintain machine operations, lubricate workpieces, and replace dull cutting tools. • Monitor and adjustment of machine controls manually if programming proves inaccurate or machine is malfunctioning. • Preserve quality and safety standards by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. • Plan machining by studying work orders, blueprints, engineering plans, materials, specifications, orthographic drawings, reference planes, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters; interpreting geometric dimensions and tolerances (GD&T). • Programing mills and lathes by entering instructions, including zero and reference points; setting tool registers, offsets, compensation, and conditional switches; calculating requirements, including basic math, geometry, and trigonometry; proving part programs. - Set-up of mills and lathes by installing and adjusting three- and four-jaw chucks, tools, attachments, collets, bushings, cams, gears, stops, and stock pushers; indicating vices; tramming heads. • Loading feed mechanism by lifting stock into position. • Verification of settings by measuring positions, first-run part, and sample workpieces, adhering to international standards. • Maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, including turning, facing, knurling and thread chasing operations; taking measurements; detecting malfunctions; troubleshooting processes; adjusting and reprogramming controls; sharpening and replacing worn tools; adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes. • Complete preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs. Documentation of actions by completing production and quality logs Qualifications: • 4+ years' experience working as CNC Machinist/Programmer • High school diploma, equivalent and/or post-secondary certification required • Expertise with CNC calculating, computer aided design (CAD), and computer aided manufacturing (CAM) software • Proficiency in SmartCam, MasterCam or equivalent offline machine programming applications • Conceptual Skills, Process Improvement, Verbal Communication, Functional and Technical Skills, Controls and Instrumentation, Supply Management, Tooling, Coordination, Inventory Control, Attention to Detail, Judgment Pay: $23.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance Schedule: • 10 hour shift Work Location: In person

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Overview

Entering the machining trade in Norfolk, VA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years and involve extensive training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with 15,448 active job openings. The average machinist salary in Norfolk, VA, is around $42,147 annually, with experienced professionals often earning over $108,000 per year. Apprenticeships in Norfolk offer an average wage of $428.18 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,852. Vocational schools, unions, and specialized training programs provide pathways to apprenticeships, leading to a rewarding career with significant earning potential.

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