Experienced CNC Programmer

Collins Machine Works
Portsmouth, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $30-38/HR Depending on Experience

We are looking for an Experienced CNC Programmer to join our team. They will be responsible for programming CNC machines to produce parts according to customer specifications. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CNC programming and a passion for precision and accuracy.

Applicant must be a US citizen.Access to DoD facilities is required. Company is not able to sponsor work visa for this position.

Sign On Bonus

Collins Machine Works offers a sign on bonus in the amount of $2,000 to be paid after six months of satisfactory employment performance. Collins Machine Works also offers employee referral bonuses in the amount of $1,000 per referral to be paid after the referred employee completed six months of satisfactory employment performance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed to design and/or modify CNC programs to produce parts according to customer specifications
  • Program and troubleshoot CNC machines in accordance with control requirements and provide detailed instructions to the machine operators
  • Assist with machine setup and proving out NC programs
  • Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
  • Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
  • Monitor CNC machine operations to detect malfunctions or out-of-tolerance machining
  • Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
  • Use gauges and measuring instruments to meet tolerance requirements
  • Perform daily, regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment
  • Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers
  • Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
  • Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
  • Communicates with others to coordinate work in plant
  • Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED MACHINING SKILLS

  • Experience with Mastercam
  • Familiar with G, D, and T
  • Experienced with programming for milling, turning, mill/turn, and wire EDM
  • Understanding of G&M code programming
  • Large part machining experience preferred: ship propeller shafting, ship steering gear, etc.
  • Use precision tools, machinery, and equipment such as lathe, manual milling machine, drill press, hydraulic press, band saw, and a variety of cutting tools and equipment
  • In-place machining experience is desired
  • Forklift and Crane experience preferred

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
  • Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Opportunity for yearly bonus, profit sharing, overtime, and night shift differential

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 to 5 years related experience is preferred
  • Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language
  • Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
  • Ability and willingness to learn
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
  • Able to work independently or as a team to troubleshoot problems quickly and efficiently
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and solid models
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations involving basic geometry and trigonometry
  • Ability to accurately use precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
  • While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
  • The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer

WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
Posted 2026-03-17

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