We have an exciting opportunity for an Outside Machinist in Norfolk! This is a contract to hire position that will come with excellent benefits.

Job Duties entail but are not limited to : Overhaul, maintenance, testing of pumps, valves, turbines, condensers, shafts, rudders, winches.

Set up and operate portable machining tools and equipment.Ability to apply basic machine shop math.Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, for example shafting and steam lines.

Tests and inspects installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials.Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, such as shafting and steam lines.

Installs below-deck auxiliaries, for example evaporators, stills, heaters, pumps, condensers, and boilers and connects them to steampipe systems.

Responsible for the application and care of all standard shop measuring and hand tools.Work independently to complete responsibilities.

Proficient at setup and operation of drill presses.Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.

Assists in determining repairs and required to bring equipment to rebuilt status.Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures / components of ship's armament.

Demonstrates layout proficiency. Qualifications : 3-5 years of experience working as an Outside MachinistAt least 2 years of shipyard experienceAble to dissemble, repair, and install various types of equipment and machinery such as pumps, valves, winches, and gear boxesInstall and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures / components of ship's armamentAbility to lift to 50lbs consistentlyInstalls below-deck auxiliaries, for example evaporators, stills, heaters, pumps, condensers, and boilers and connects them to steampipe systemsDry dock experience on shafts, rudders, stabilizers, and propellers is preferredTests and inspects installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trialsCapable of reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawingsAbility to work at heights, in confined spaces and observe ships working protocol.

Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, for example shafting and steam linesExperience with Diesel Engines is a plusThorough knowledge of how to repair motors, shafts, pumps, and valves.

Must have own transportation to jobsitesAbility to pass a drug screenAbility to obtain DBIDS / TWIC credentials Schedule : Monday Sunday 6am-4 : 30pmPay : $20-$30 / hour based on experience.