Outside Machinist

Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring for Outside Machinist with an ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE for work at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA.

Must have a fully adjudicated Secret Clearance

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain a RED NAVSEA badge

Must be able to obtain DBIDS

Job Description:

The Outside Marine Machinist contractor employee shall be able to accomplish the following tasks: remove, repair, and install major propulsion, auxiliary, and weapon system equipment in accordance with applicable professional/trade standards and practices on U.S. Naval Surface Ships and Submarines.

Install Steering and Diving system components, repair all types of main and auxiliary machinery, including but not limited to capstan, shaft seals, snorkel induction, snorkel exhaust, mast, and various types of pumps, resilient mounts, valves and valve sub-components.

The Outside Marine Machinist contractor employee is expected to and shall be able to perform the following skill sets as called out in the Task Order: open, inspect, and repair components of submarine sea water, hydraulic, and diesel systems; remove, inspect, and repair various components (periscope, masts, and antennas) of submarine sail; perform repair and restoration on a fat or thin-line system; perform repair and restoration work on propulsion shaft, shaft couplings or vibration reducers; remove, inspect and repair various fairwater, stern plane, and/or steering & diving system components; remove, repair, overhaul, install and align equipment associated with auxiliary systems such as condensers, compressors, pumps, forced draft blowers, main feed pumps and various types of valves; install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures/components of ship's armament; install, adjust, set, and repair or replace various control/regulating or safety devices such as meters, gauges, valves, governors and automatic alarms.

The Outside Marine Machinist contractor employee must be able to use various portable and fixed machine tools such as boring bars, milling machines, facing machines and drill presses.

Trade Specific Requirements

The Outside Marine Machinist contractor employee shall have a minimum of four (4) years of verifiable experience in the assigned trade in heavy industrial applications i.e., commercial vessels or nuclear power plants, which shall include a minimum of two (2) years work experience on U.S. Navy ships/vessels.

The Outside Marine Machinist contractor employee shall be qualified to use typical trade related precision measurement instruments such as height gauges, depth gauges; calipers, Vernier scales and various types of micrometers.

Shipyard Staffing, LLC is one of the leading staffing firms for the Marine industry. Our talent ranges from unskilled labors, skilled tradesman, experienced professionals and college level management. Our dedicated staff has served our clients for many years adapting to changing cultures and economical impacts. We have the privilege to serve nationally known corporations such as General Dynamics, Huntington Ingalls Industries, and many small businesses. Shipyard Staffing is V3 certified and is designated a small business by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Three locations that serve the San Diego, Hampton Roads and Jacksonville Florida. EEO

Full-Time