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Machinist Onsite

Raya Workforce
Portsmouth, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
Job Title: Onsite/Field Machinist
Location: PORTSMOUTH, Virginia
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Hourly Pay: $30 - $35
 
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Field Machinist to perform precision machining, mechanical assembly, equipment repair, and related field machining operations at customer and government facilities.
 
Sign-On & Referral Bonuses
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid after six months of satisfactory employment performance.
$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus: Paid after the referred employee completes six months of satisfactory employment performance.
 
Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions
  • Transport and set up tools, machinery, and fixtures to support machining operations
  • Perform machining operations using equipment such as: portable milling machines, clamshell lathes, line boring systems, grinding machines, hydraulic tensioning systems, as well as various hand and power tools.
  • Take measurements of machined features using precision measuring equipment
  • 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
  • Performs mechanical assembly and disassembly of equipment using a variety of hand and power tools
  • Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructions
  • Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
  • Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
  • Communicates with customers and government representatives to coordinate work onsite
  • 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
  • Completes inspection and as-found condition reports for completed work
  • Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • 3 to 5 years of related experience in machining, field machining, or mechanical repair is preferred.
  • Experience operating lathes, grinders, boring mills, planers, and portable machining equipment is preferred.
  • Experience with turning, drilling, tapping, boring, honing, and polishing processes is preferred.
  • Large-part machining experience, including ship propeller shafting or ship steering gear, is a plus.
  • Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English
  • 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 various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
  • A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Ability to read precision measuring tools
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
  • Ability to work independently and as part as a team
  • Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 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
  • Night Shift Differential Pay is additional
  • Overtime Pay is additional
  • Maritime On-Site Pay is additional
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

Salary : $30 - $35

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