Sr. CNC Machinist

FieldBridge•Chesapeake, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FieldBridge Energy is hiring an experienced Sr. CNC Machinist for a precision machine shop in Chesapeake, Virginia, supporting a global leader in engineered subsea and defense technology. This is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for extension and a path to direct hire. The role pays $33–$44 per hour, with weekly pay and opportunities for overtime. The machinist will program, set up, and operate CNC and manual machines to produce one-off, tight-tolerance components supporting the U.S. Navy submarine fleet. Work is built to print and focuses on unique components rather than repetitive production or assembly-line work. Materials include HY-80, HY-100, stainless steel, Inconel, and other submarine-grade alloys. The machinist will inspect their own work to precise tolerances and collaborate with Engineering and Quality.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of machining complex submarine, aerospace, defense, nuclear, or similar critical components.
Proven ability to program, review, or edit CNC lathe and mill programs.
Ability to operate CNC and manual machines without supervision.
Ability to read advanced blueprints and GD&T without supervision.
Strong shop math skills, including fractions, decimals, and basic trigonometry.
Ability to perform first article inspections and resolve dimensional issues.
Skill with precision measuring instruments.
Availability for the 2 PM–midnight shift and some Saturdays.
Must be a U.S. citizen and not a dual citizen of any other country.

Nice To Haves

Experience with multi-axis machining, including 4-axis or 5-axis machining.

Responsibilities

Review, edit, and optimize CNC lathe and mill programs using G-code and CAM.
Set up and operate CNC and manual lathes, mills, grinders, and saws.
Machine complex, one-off parts from HY-80, HY-100, stainless steel, Inconel, and other submarine-grade alloys.
Read blueprints, GD&T, and technical documents to plan and machine parts.
Inspect parts using precision measuring instruments and record results.
Perform first article inspections and resolve dimensional issues.