Location: Newport News, VA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position OverviewA local machine and fabrication shop has an immediate opening for a combination Manual/ CNC Machinist. This position supports machining and fabrication operations by operating manual and CNC equipment, programming as needed, and producing precision components from customer-furnished drawings. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced shop environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesMachining & Setup- Set up and operate manual mills, lathes, drill presses, and grinders
- Set up and operate various CNC machines
- Interpret and machine parts from customer-furnished drawings and blueprints
- Select proper tooling, speeds, feeds, and cutting parameters for various metals
- Machine parts to close tolerances while maintaining high quality standards
- Perform first-piece inspections and in-process checks
- Create and machine simple fixtures if needed to complete a machining operation
- Create, edit, and optimize CNC programs as required
- Program at the machine when applicable
- Adjust programs to maintain tolerance and improve production efficiency
- Troubleshoot programming errors and machining inconsistencies
- Inspect finished parts using calipers, micrometers, bore gauges, height gauges, and other precision instruments
- Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
- Perform routine preventive maintenance on machines
- Troubleshoot mechanical or tooling issues
- Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
- Minimum 2+ years of experience operating manual and CNC machining equipment
- Ability to read and interpret customer-furnished drawings and blueprints
- Experience writing and editing CNC programs preferred
- Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, and materials
- Proficient in precision measurement tools
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to safety
- Ability to machine from raw materials as well as Fabricated Weldments.
Skills Required
- Minimum 2+ years of experience operating manual and CNC machining equipment
- Ability to read and interpret customer-furnished drawings and blueprints
- Experience writing and editing CNC programs
- Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling, and materials
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools
- Strong mathematical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to safety
- Ability to machine raw materials and fabricated weldments
What We Do
Knowledge, Value and Agility Over 2,000 maritime professionals - engineers, project managers, designers, technicians, craftsmen, integrators and innovators in 19 countries are proud to be part of the Trident Maritime Systems family. Our focus is bringing value through the best engineered solutions in marine interiors, distributed ship systems, electromechanical solutions, and automation and control. We serve shipbuilders and owners in the cruise, military, offshore oil + gas, and commercial ship markets. Our global team delivers engineered maritime solutions, specializing in cryogenic insulation, marine outfitting, system integration, automation, hybrid propulsion, energy management, scrubber installation and environmental solutions. From the West Coast of the United States to the West Coast of Africa, from Sweden to South Korea - if there's a naval, cruise, commercial or oil & gas project in a shipyard, there’s a good chance Trident is working on it.
