Machinist

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RPG Field Inside Machinist – Newport News, VA (Posted: 4/28/2025). Job . Positions Available: 10.

Riley Power Group, LLC is a full-service maintenance and capital construction services company headquartered in Rock Hill, SC. We work nationwide on some of the most challenging and exciting construction and maintenance projects in the industrial sector.

We are currently hiring skilled Inside Machine Machinists for a long‑term position in the Newport News area of Hampton Roads, VA. The role requires a hardworking person who possesses the skills and ability to perform the job as outlined below.

Two (2) years minimum experience as an Inside‑Shop Machinist. The essential job functions listed above are not intended to be all‑encompassing; the employee may be asked to perform tasks which are not listed but may be considered essential for employment.

• Familiar with numerical‑controlled processes, manual data input, tooling offsets, conversation controllers, etc.
• Previous experience with large machine manufacturers: PAMA, GNL Horizontal Boring, Shisha, Mitsubishi, Starrag, Thiever.
• Some machines used have weight caps of 350 tons; the clamp holding materials can weigh up to 60‑70 lbs.
• Familiarity with CNC programming: G‑code, M‑code;
  Siemens controls and/or Fanuc.
• Knowledge of horizontal mill/boring spindle size (4‑8 inches).
• Operate manual and/or NC machines such as lathes, mills, horizontal and vertical machining centers, EDMs, etc.
• Familiarity with the use of precision measuring instruments: outside/inside micrometers, depth micrometers, verniers, etc.
• Familiar with threading and the various measuring/gauging requirements.
• Drilling/tapping processes.
• Familiar with carbide machining processes.
• Ability to comprehend complex mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Strong math skills.
• Machinist or Tool & Die apprenticeship.
• Required respirator fitness qualification exam; clean shaven face.

Successful candidate must possess the willingness and ability to complete and pass all pre‑employment and employment screening requirements which may include medical, psychological, background and substance‑abuse screening.

Heave lifting up to 75 lbs; standing; walking; bending; crouching; kneeling; climbing; crawling; confined‑space work; hot work; extreme temperature exposure; chemical exposure; and radiation exposure.

• Proof of identification – driver’s license or any other identification card issued by federal, state, or local government that contains a photograph and the person’s name, date of birth, gender, height, eye color, and street address.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship (must provide one):

• U.S. birth certificate (birth documents issued by a hospital or notifications of birth registrations; Puerto Rico birth certificates issued before July 1 2010 are not accepted).
• Valid, unexpired U.S. passport or U.S. passport card.
• U.S. Certificate of Citizenship or Certificate of Naturalization.
• A record of military processing – Armed forces of the United States (Form DD 1966) that reflects U.S. citizenship.

RPG participates in the eVerify program.

RPG is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, criminal history, ancestry, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge from military service. RPG provides its services to many clients in their various business sectors who may have physical, mental, pre‑employment screening and/or citizenship requirements.

These requirements are driven by contracts and/or security requirements that RPG is required to adhere to and which may vary between clients and their respective high‑security industries. Misrepresentation or falsification of qualifications or background information is grounds for termination, denial of employment, and/or disqualification from future employment consideration.