CNC Machinist

FieldBridge•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FieldBridge Energy is seeking a Chesapeake, Virginia-based CNC Machinist for a global engineering company serving offshore energy and the U.S. Navy. This is a six-month contract-to-hire role supporting Navy ship repair and submarine operations. The machinist will set up, program, and operate CNC and manual machines to produce one-off, build-to-print components. The work involves machining submarine components from HY-80 and HY-100 steel, stainless steel, and Inconel, with close attention to tight tolerances and inspection. The role offers a path to the client’s direct payroll. Pay is $28–$35 per hour, paid weekly. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2 PM to midnight, with some Saturdays and opportunities for overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience machining complex submarine, aerospace, defense, nuclear, or similar critical components.
Proven CNC programming skills for lathes and mills.
Ability to perform full setups and operate CNC and/or manual machines, edit programs, and set offsets.
Ability to read complex blueprints, GD&T, and technical specifications.
Strong shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, and basic trigonometry.
Skill with precision measuring instruments and accurate documentation.
Ability to work independently with occasional supervision.
Must be a U.S. citizen and not a dual citizen of another country.
Willingness to work the evening shift, 2 PM to midnight, and some Saturdays.

Responsibilities

Review and edit CNC lathe and mill programs using G-code and CAM software.
Set up, align, and secure workpieces, fixtures, and tooling on CNC and manual machines.
Machine complex parts from submarine-grade alloys, selecting appropriate speeds, feeds, and tooling.
Read and work from complex blueprints, drawings, and GD&T callouts.
Inspect and document parts using micrometers, calipers, height and depth gauges, and indicators.