CNC Machinist

WANT A SECRET CLEARANCE??? WE CAN START ONE FOR YOU!!! MUST BE A US CITIZEN WITH A CLEAN BACKGROUND. We(SSI) are looking for a Machinist to support the Naval Surgace Warfare Center onsite in Dahlgren, VA. Great opportunity for us to start a secret clearance for you if you don’t already have one. Must be a US Citizen. Looking for roughly 5 yrs of experience with CNC milling and lathing, CAD / CAM, SolidWorks, CAMWorks, GD&T, etc. Can pay a max of $30.98 per hour, plus $4.93 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare). If interested, pls respond with your current resume in word format and give me a call. Thank you. Employee Value Proposition : Work for Prime who has held this work for the last 20 years. 5 years left on this iteration Our client promotes within before looking at outside talent. PM wants this to be a long-term position for contractors with room for growth Working on and with cutting edge technology to support the warfighter Machinist Assignment Duration and Job Location : Dahlgren, VA- Fully Onsite Target Salary? $30.98 per hour, plus $4.93 per hour for H&W (Health and Welfare) Possibility of extension, keeping with SSI or hiring perm? 6-month Temp to Perm How long is this contract before re-compete? Awarded in May 2025- 5 years left on contract before recompete Clearance needed? Interim Secret to start- Will interview candidates with no clearance but clearable. Seeking a qualified Machinist to join the Machine Shop team at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) in Virginia. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with the U.S. Navy in the development of prototypes and short-run production work, contributing to critical national defense projects. Our machinists are responsible for programming, setting up, and machining parts in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) specifications and models. The role involves working with a diverse range of materials, including a variety of aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, Inconel, and titanium. We are particularly seeking candidates with substantial experience in CNC lathe programming and operation. While there will be a mix of mill and lathe work, our current project demands have shifted toward more lathe-focused machining. We provide comprehensive in-house and at-home training on SolidWorks and CAMWorks, offering opportunities for continuous skill development and career advancement. Government-provided tools will be available to support your work. Responsibilities Machinists are required to program and operate both CNC lathes / mills, set tools in the machines, and create fixtures to hold uniquely shaped parts / components. (Most of the equipment in the shop is either Haas, Fadal, or ProtoTraks and is used daily.) Comply with DoD drawings and hold tight tolerances on machined parts. Machinists will operate saws and occasionally use manual lathes and mills. They are expected to use standard measuring tools such as dial calipers and micrometers to inspect their parts. Qualifications Must have a high school diploma. Must have at least five (5) years of professional experience operating CNC milling machines and lathes. (Technical training may be considered as experience) Must be able to draw and program using CAD / CAM software. Basic level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, and Outlook. Have a proficient understanding of reading and interpreting Machinist drawings including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Capable of using common precision measuring tools such as dial calipers and micrometers to inspect in-process and completed parts. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees, customers, and management and respond to instructions / assignments. Be willing to assist other employees with Machinist-related issues. I.e., programming and set-ups. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds. Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time. Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically. Physical Demands : Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically Scott Cyr IT Recruiter at SSI 703-454-0084