Job Opportunity: Inside-Shop Machinist (CNC & Heavy Duty) $37.50 and $140.00 per diem

Are you a precision-driven machinist with experience handling massive industrial components? We are seeking Inside-Shop Machinists for high-precision roles for a major ship building company in the Newport News, VA area. This position focuses on the machining of large-scale weldments and castings for naval applications.
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Role Overview
This is not your average machine shop role. You will be operating heavy-duty Horizontal Boring Mills (HBM), Vertical Turning Centers (VTC), and specialized CNC lathes. You must be proficient in manual data input (MDI), tooling offsets, and setup for non-fixtured parts.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Machine Operation: Setup and operate large-scale manual and NC machines, including HBMs with travel ranges up to 500" and tables supporting 100 tons.
2. Heavy Machining: Perform large shaft machining on Tacchi CNC lathes and manage heavy weldment/casting setups.
3. Technical Execution: Apply strong mathematical skills to navigate complex mechanical drawings, blueprints, and threading requirements.
4. Precision Measurement: Utilize outside/inside micrometers, depth mics, and verniers to ensure tolerances are met.
5. Process Management: Manage carbide machining, drilling, and tapping processes.

Specific Equipment Needs
We are currently looking for specialists for the following machines:
1. Giddings & Lewis HBMs: (PC-50, PC-60, and 800 RFX models) using Fanuc or G&L controllers.
2. Schiess Froriep HBM: Massive X-travel (43') and Y-travel (20') with Siemens controllers.
3. Mitsubishi HBM: (MAF-RS150C) with Fanuc controllers.
4. Pama Gantry Mill: (Vertiram GT 4600) for large-scale milling.
5. Tacchi CNC Lathe: For large shaft machining (71" swing, 73" between centers).
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Required Qualifications
1. Experience: Minimum two (2) years of experience as an Inside-Shop Machinist.
2. Apprenticeship: Completed Machinist or Tool & Die Apprenticeship is highly recommended.
3. Controller Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or G&L controllers.
4. Setup Skills: Proven ability to set up large weldments and castings on non-fixtured parts.

Benefits: 40 hours paid sick leave, 6 paid holidays, medical benefits

About LEAD Staffing
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 towards 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 (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.