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At a Glance

Company: Collins Machine Works
Location: Portsmouth, VA (On-site – Fifth Street & Syer Road Facilities)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay: $25–$35/hour (based on experience)
Shift: Day & Night Shift Opportunities Available
Overtime: Available as needed, including evenings and weekends
Experience Level: 3–5+ years CNC machining experience preferred
Work Authorization: U.S. Citizenship Required (Access to DoD facilities required. Visa sponsorship is not available.)

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Machine Some of the Largest Industrial Components in the Industry

For more than 60 years, Collins Machine Works has built a reputation for solving some of the world's largest and most complex machining and fabrication challenges.

Unlike traditional production shops, our machinists work on massive industrial components, custom one-off projects, and critical repairs that require precision, craftsmanship, and problem-solving.

As we continue expanding our capabilities with world-class equipment and growing facilities, we're looking for experienced CNC Machinists who take pride in producing high-quality work on challenging heavy industrial projects.

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus after six months of satisfactory employment.

We also offer a $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus for successful referrals who complete six months of employment.

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What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will:

• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment for heavy industrial components
• Read blueprints, engineering drawings, and job travelers
• Select tooling, fixtures, inserts, and workholding for each job
• Perform machine setups on vertical and horizontal machining centers and CNC turning centers
• Hold close tolerances down to ±0.001"
• Inspect parts using precision measuring equipment
• Perform boring, drilling, tapping, turning, honing, polishing, and related machining operations
• Safely operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment to handle large workpieces
• Track jobs using JobBOSS and Travelers
• Perform light machine maintenance and maintain a clean work area
• Work closely with programmers, supervisors, and fellow machinists to complete projects safely and efficiently

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Machines, Controls & Equipment

You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of equipment including:

CNC Equipment

• Vertical Machining Centers
• Horizontal Machining Centers
• CNC Turning Centers
• Large Boring Mills
• Lathes
• Grinders
• Planers

CNC Controls

• Fanuc
• Mazatrol
• Okuma
• DMG MORI

Shop Equipment

• Manual Mills
• Manual Lathes
• Drill Presses
• Hydraulic Presses
• Band Saws
• Portable Machining Equipment

Material Handling

• Overhead Cranes
• Forklifts (preferred)

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Types of Projects

At Collins Machine Works, you'll machine components that many shops simply aren't equipped to handle, including:

• Ship propeller shafting
• Ship steering gear
• Large industrial assemblies
• Heavy mechanical components
• In-place machining projects
• Custom repair and rebuild work

If you're looking for variety and challenging work rather than repetitive production, this is the role for you.

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What We're Looking ForRequired

• High school diploma or GED
• 3–5 years of CNC machining experience preferred
• Experience setting up and operating CNC machining centers and CNC lathes
• Familiarity with Fanuc, Mazatrol, Okuma, or DMG MORI controls
• Ability to maintain tolerances to ±0.001"
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret GD&T
• Experience using precision measuring tools
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Willingness to work at both Portsmouth facilities as business needs require
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred

• Large-part machining experience
• Boring mill experience
• In-place machining experience
• Forklift certification or experience
• Overhead crane experience
• Experience with JobBOSS

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Why Machinists Like Working at Collins Machine Works

• Over 60 years of machining excellence
• Work on large, complex industrial projects
• Modern equipment with continued investment in new technology
• Opportunities to develop advanced machining skills
• Stable company serving industrial and defense customers worldwide
• Day and night shift opportunities
• Overtime available
• Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
• Strong benefits package
• Team environment that values craftsmanship and safety

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Pay, Benefits & SchedulePay

$25–$35 per hour depending on experience

Additional Compensation

• $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Profit sharing
• Overtime pay
• Night shift differential

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Short-Term Disability
• Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Optional Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Long-Term Disability

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Day Shift and Night Shift openings
• Overtime available as needed, including evenings and weekends

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Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Safely operate overhead cranes and lifting devices
• Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb ladders, and use stairs throughout the shift
• Perform precision measuring and computer-based job tracking

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Apply Today

If you're an experienced CNC Machinist looking to work on some of the largest and most challenging machining projects in the country, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today through hireCNC to join Collins Machine Works.