Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced Marine Outside Machinists for projects located in the Newport News, VA area. This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is $27.31/hour based on experience plus $140/day worked per diem for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Marine Outside Machinist and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
Install, align, and test main propulsion plant machinery and supporting systems
Perform overhaul, maintenance, and installation of valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers
Conduct lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system grooming per cleanliness standards
Interpret and work from complex technical drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches
Install mechanical systems such as anchor windlasses, aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, and hydraulic components
Use precision instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators) to achieve proper alignment and fit
Operate machine tools and portable equipment (e.g., lathes, boring bars, milling machines) to modify or fabricate parts as needed
Perform boiler operations, tube replacements, and steam system testing
Support installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and distilling plant systems
Comply with OSHA and shipyard safety regulations and best practices
Ensure cleanliness and integrity of all systems throughout installation and commissioning phases
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability