Top 7 Metalworking machine Jobs in Chesapeake, Va

Machinist/Industrial Mechanic Trainee
American GFM Corp —Chesapeake, VA
- $17.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Tool & Wax Die Maintenance Tech
Howmet Aerospace —Hampton, VA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Overtime
- 5 years
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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Electrical/Electronic Service Technician
American GFM Corp —Chesapeake, VA
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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CNC Programmer (Job ID: 1267)
Colonna's Shipyard, Inc. —Norfolk, VA
- $27 - $31 an hour
- 5 years
- Travel
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Machinist/Industrial Mechanic Trainee

American GFM Corp -
Chesapeake, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$17.50 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Basic math
High school diploma or GED
Mechanical knowledge

Full Job Description

American GFM Corporation, an industrial machine tool builder, is seeking multiple mechanically inclined self-motivated candidates for:

Machinist / Industrial Mechanic Trainee

American GFM Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our Machinist / Industrial Mechanic Training Program. This program is designed to develop highly skilled craftsmen capable of producing precision components for advanced industrial machinery.

What You Will Learn

Successful candidates will receive hands-on training to:

Read blueprints and routed instructions to determine scope of work
Set up and operate precision metalworking equipment such as mills, lathes, and grinders
Use precision measuring tools to ensure dimensional accuracy within tight tolerances
Utilize modern computer technology and software to design and program parts using CAD/CAM systems
Apply problem-solving skills in a real-world industrial environment

Position Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Basic math and mechanical aptitude
Strong attention to detail and desire to produce high-quality precision work
Ability to pass a pre-employment mechanical aptitude test (written and practical)
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening

About Us

American GFM Corporation, located in Chesapeake, Virginia, manufactures high-precision tooling and machinery for the metalworking and composites industries. Founded in 1980 as the sister company of GFM Steyr, a company originally established in 1945 in Steyr, Austria by the current owners grandfather, American GFM Corporation supports machine installations and service throughout North America.

Our product line includes:

Crankshaft and camshaft milling machines
Rotary forging machines
Ultrasonic cutting machines
Composite routing machines

American GFM is proud to be a family-oriented company. We offer a supportive work environment where employees are valued and encouraged to build long-term careers. Many of our supervisors and managers began their careers in this same training program, and numerous employees have remained with the company for over 40 years.

Our facility is climate-controlled year-round, providing a comfortable and professional working environment.

Additional employee-focused benefits include flexible work schedules, access to a physician who visits the plant twice monthly and is available by text, company cookouts, and tickets to local sporting events.

Compensation and Advancement

American GFM offers a competitive wage and benefits package:

Starting wage of $17.50 per hour
$0.50 wage increase every 90 days during the 18-month training program, contingent on meeting progress goals
Opportunities for advancement upon successful completion of the program

The instructor leading the program began as a machinist apprentice in 1995 and spent nearly three decades operating a wide variety of machine tools. Trainees benefit from direct mentorship from someone with extensive real-world shop experience.

Benefits Package

Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by American GFM)
Life Insurance (1x annual salary paid by American GFM)
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance (paid by American GFM)
401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4%
Paid Personal Time Off
Paid Holidays
MondayFriday schedule (overtime as required)

Offered compensation: $17.50/hr

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