INSIDE MANUAL MACHINIST

Electric Motor & Contracting•Chesapeake, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Electric Motor & Contracting Company, Inc. is seeking multiple Inside Manual Machinists to manufacture and repair electrical rotating machinery, pumps, and switchgear according to instructions and drawings. Machinists operate machine shop equipment, overhead cranes, and rigging equipment; perform incoming and outgoing inspections; and complete required paperwork. Openings are available on first shift (Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.) and second shift (Monday–Friday, 3:30 p.m.–12:30 a.m.). Overtime, including extended hours beyond the assigned shift and work on weekends or holidays, is expected as needed to meet customer needs. The role requires drug and background screening and includes physical work such as lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and standing, stooping, or kneeling for extended periods.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience operating milling machines, lathes, boring mills, and grinders.
Ability to work to extremely close tolerances, such as .0005” to .001”, and meet allotted timeframes.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to safely operate equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand, stoop, or kneel for long periods.
Ability to work overtime as needed, including extended hours outside the assigned shift and weekends or holidays.
Must complete drug and background screening.