Nuclear Field Machinist

Job Title: Field Machinist 

Location: Southport, NC

Hourly Rate: Depending on Experience. 

About Us: We are a veteran owned contractor, providing project, maintenance, and outage support throughout the United States.  Over the past 15 years we have proven to be a trusted partner for our clients while providing services that help power the world. 

Summary: We are looking for a skilled Field Machinist to operate a variety of machines at various sites and utilities. A great machinist needs to possess manual dexterity and an eye for detail. They must have knowledge of mathematics and mechanics as well as respect for safety precautions. The goal is to ensure 100% quality, production, operations and optimize procedures. 

Responsibilities: 

• Mount, install, align, and secure tools, attachments, fixtures, and work pieces on machines, using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.  

• Demonstrated use of portable: drilling, boring, turning, grinding operations as a minimum.  

• Read and interpret documentation (work instructions and blueprints) for the setup of various machines.  

• Adhere to all site and company rules, regulations, PPE requirements, etc. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience working in an industrial setting with industrial, or nuclear experience considered an asset. 

• A minimum of two (2) years of documented work experience with field machining 

• Two (2) years of work experience in a machine shop maybe substituted providing that verification demonstrates the set up and use of lathes, milling machines, drill presses and precision grinding. 

• Three (3) years of verifiable work experience in the trade (Millwright or Pipe fitter) may also be substituted. 

• Have a strong mechanical aptitude and experience with precision measuring instruments.  

• Ability to read drawings, reference manuals, and assemble instruction guides.  

• Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as working as part of a team. 

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel extensively and work variable hours. 

• Able to pass background screens and drug/alcohol testing as required by our customers. 

• TWIC card a plus. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work 10+ hours per day, up to 7 days/week 

• Ability to work in both hot and cold conditions  

• Ability to work in confined spaces if needed 

• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and work at heights 

• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 pounds and lift up to 20 pounds overhead