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Machinist O/S - DOD

Newport News, VA 23607

Posted: 08/21/2025 Job Number: 49740580 Pay Rate: $20.66-27.31 / hour

Job Description

Outside Machinist – Newport News, VA

Required Experience: 
  • At least 4 years of commercial/naval experience as a First Class Machinist. 
Recommended Skills: 
  • Familiarity with OSHA regulations relative to the shipbuilding industry. 
  • Installation of hull inserts. 
  • Familiarity with fasteners.
  • Ability to comprehend complex drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches. 
  • Use of lapping and blue checking tools. 
  • Working knowledge of shipbuilding terms and nomenclature. 
  • Operate lathe. 
  • Valve overhaul (steam and wog) AC & refrigeration repair. 
  • Installation of lift check valve. 
  • Steam plant cleanliness knowledge 
  • Installation of main engine, propulsion plant machinery and equipment. 
  • System cleanliness grade knowledge. 
  • Installation of aircraft elevator. 
  • Testing main engine. 
  • Hydrostatic testing.
  • Installation of anchor windlass. 
  • Installation of mast and antenna. 
  • Lube oil flushing. 
  • Installation of arresting gear. 
  • Installation of noise equipment. 
  • Use of precision instruments (Ruler/Micrometer). 
  • Installation of ballast tanks. 
  • Test boiler operations. 
  • Optical alignment. 
  • Install boiler tube replacement. 
  • Installation of sea valves. 
  • System Grooming Operate boring bar. 
  • Installation of VALVE AND PUMP packing. 
  • Valve overhaul. Operate cargo crane. 
  • Operate portable milling/drill machine. 
  • Generator and steam turbine work. 
  • ALRE Pump/motor INSTALLATION AND alignment (M-179 & JX). 
  • Operate centrifugal pump. 
  • Install turbine. 
  • Installation of condenser/heat exchanger tube. 
  • Operate watertight compartment. 
  • Flange makeup.
  • Installation of deck ordinance. 
  • Installation of winch.
  • Installation of steam valves.
  • Installation of diesel. 
  • Installation of weapons elevator. 
  • Shafting and bearing work 
  • Distilling plant test.
  • Installation of hydraulic components. 
  • Installation of low/high pressure air compressor. 
  • Installation of deck or hanger doors. 
  • Understanding of basic ship systems
Hours:
  • All shifts available (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). 
  • Must be open to any shift.
Pay:
  • $20.66/hr - $27.31/hr depending on experience
  • Per Diem for those that qualify
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