1st Class Outside Machinist (Day Shift)

Job Title: Outside Machinist A

Location: Pascagoula, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Outside Machinist A to install, test, and inspect shipboard machinery in a shipyard or heavy industrial environment. The role involves working from blueprints, performing precision alignments, installing propulsion and auxiliary systems, and fabricating or repairing components. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to work safely and accurately using hand tools and precision measuring instruments.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as an 1^st class Outside Machinist or similar role
• Experience working in a shipyard or heavy industrial environment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Proficiency using hand tools, wrenches, sockets, gauges, calipers, micrometers, and dial indicators
• Experience performing precision alignments of machinery
• Experience installing shipboard machinery, including:
• Propulsion systems
• Pumps, motors, heaters, condensers, boilers, and ventilation systems
• Ability to test and inspect installed machinery during dock and sea trials
• Knowledge of safety procedures in an industrial or shipyard environment
• Must have required tools including various wrenches & sockets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as an 1^st class Outside Machinist 
• Vocational or technical training in machining or mechanical trades
• Experience operating machine shop equipment such as:
• Lathes
• Boring mills
• Planers
• Shapers
• Slotters
• Milling machines
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

• Install vessel machinery, including propulsion and auxiliary systems
• Layout and cut passage holes in bulkheads, decks, and structural surfaces
• Connect machinery to steam, shafting, and piping systems
• Perform precision alignments and measurements using micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators
• Test and inspect installed equipment during dock and sea trials
• Fabricate replacement parts using machine shop tools as needed
• Follow all safety policies and shipyard procedures

AI Screening Questions (6)

1. How many years of experience do you have as an Outside Machinist or similar role?
2. Do you have experience working in a shipyard or heavy industrial environment? (Yes/No)
3. Are you able to read blueprints and perform precision alignments? (Yes/No)
4. Do you have hands-on experience using micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, wrenches, and sockets? (Yes/No)
5. Are you a U.S. citizen?

• If not, do you have a valid Permanent Resident (Green) Card? (Yes/No)

1. Are you able to work full-time and comply with all shipyard safety requirements? (Yes/No)