Skilled Trades

Inside Machinist (Large Equipment Operator)

Newport News, Virginia

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LocationNewport News, Virginia
Pay$37.50
DurationLong Term
Openings5
PostedJun 2, 2026
Job #618

Job Description

C.A. Jones is seeking Inside Machinsts with experience in operating large machining equipment - specifics below:

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Two years minimum experience as an Inside-Shop Machinist. Must have experience on:

  • Horizontal Boring Mills, HBM's will have travel that are in the range of X - 500", Y - 250", Z - 50" and W - 65" they will also have turn tables that are about 10' square with a load capacity of 100 tons.
  • Vertical Turning Centers, VTC's will have tables that are roughly 80" in diameter with a 20 ton table capacity. X total travel will be about 160" and Z will have 80" of travel.

RECOMMENDED SKILLS

Safety orientated

Familiar with Numerical Controlled Processes, Manual Data Input, Tooling Offsets, Conversation Controllers, etc.

Operate Manual and/or NC machines such as: lathes, mills, horizontal & vertical machining centers, EDMs, etc.

Experience with controllers such as: Fanuc, Siemens, Acramatic, Cincinnati-Milacron, etc.

Familiar with the use of precision measuring instruments: outside/inside micrometers, depth mics, verniers, etc.

Familiar with threading and the various measuring/gauging requirements

Drilling/tapping processes

Familiar with carbide machining processes

Ability to comprehend complex mechanical drawings and blueprints

Strong math skills

Machinist or Tool & Die Apprenticeship

WORK HOURS

Full-Time (40)

Overtime (on as-needed basis)

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen (hair follicle)

Must be able to pass background investigation

Must be able to gain access to work sites

Additional Information

  • Employment is contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check prior to start date.
  • Candidates must currently possess eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties, please.

For more information, apply above or contact:

CA Jones Recruiting Team
757-595-0005  ·  [email protected]

C.A. Jones, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V (Minorities / Female / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veteran).

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