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Outside Machinist Lead

Propulsion Controls Engineering (PCE)
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026
OUR CORE PILLARS: Safety | Operational Excellence | Shareholder Value


Propulsion Controls Engineering has a job openings for an Outside Machinist Lead, with a minimum 6 years of marine and/or shipyard experience preferred; at our San Diego, CA location.  PCE is a full service electro-mechanical repair and diesel repair contractor. PCE has garnered a wealth of extensive experience in successfully executing major system overhauls across numerous ports throughout the world on virtually every class of ship currently in operation.

 

Job Summary / Outside Machinist Lead:

Installs, maintains, and repairs ship’s main propulsion and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to: Steam, Gas Turbine, Diesel propulsion, propulsion shafting, propellers, rudders, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration, and steering systems. Installs, maintains, and repairs ship’s sub-systems including, but not limited to: pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchanges, hydraulic/electric motor operators, valves, fluid control components/assemblies, and fluid/air/hydraulic systems. Tests installed equipment to ensure system meets specifications. Installs and tests various shop equipment.

 Essential Functions:

  • Provides organization and leadership for crew(s) within PCE’s facility and/or at assigned work-sites.
  • Ensures/provides training to junior personnel in shop/shipboard procedures, inspection, operation, and repair/overhaul of related equipment and/or systems.  
  • Interfaces with associated trades, contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, customers and schedulers as necessary to ensure effective and efficient accomplishment of assigned task(s) and milestones.  
  • Ensures proper identification and availability of necessary equipment and material to accomplish scheduled work and meet all milestones.
  • Attends daily production, planning, and/or progress meetings as assigned, providing accurate, up-to-date, and knowledgeable planning or status inputs in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to accurately write Condition Found Reports, detailing results of inspections, tests, noted discrepancies, and recommendations as necessary to include pricing of associated parts and labor.
  • Accurately interprets and preforms work in accordance with designated Process Control Procedure(s) (PCP).
  • Knowledgeable in Navy WAF and Tag Out systems; able to develop, submit, and / or close out WAFS, to include verification and concurrence of all tag out requirements necessary to safely perform work.
  • Able to effectively read and comprehend work specifications, technical manuals and standards, NAVSEA Standard Items, blueprints, and drawings.
  • Able to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.

Job Requirements and Qualifications / Outside Machinist Lead:

Education:

  • High School or equivalent level preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Minimum 6-10 years experience in ship repair.
  • Extensive knowledge of shipboard equipment, systems and subsystems.
  • Knowledge of NAVSEA Standard Items and applicable NSTMs.
  • Efficient in machinery alignment processes using laser and dial indicator methods.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

This position may require access to U.S. government or military sites. As such, candidates must be eligible to obtain base access clearance, which includes passing a background check and presenting valid government-issued identification. Per federal requirements, acceptable ID must be REAL ID-compliant or an approved form of federal identification, such as a valid U.S. passport.


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Compensation details: 36.02-54.04 Hourly Wage

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