Lead Marine Machinist – Propulsion & Shipyard Installations

CORE Group; Seattle (WA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 105 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CORE Group seeks an experienced Outside Machinist Journeyman in Seattle, WA to support ship repair and marine construction. Responsibilities include installing and aligning major machinery and propulsion systems, fabricating foundations, and assembling components to blueprint specs.

The role requires strong shipyard and marine machinery experience, rotating equipment knowledge, shaft alignment, and precision assembly. Apply to join a skilled team focused on safe, high-quality mechanical work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a machinist, machinery assembler, or in a similar mechanical trade.
• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training preferred.
• Experience working with heavy machinery and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manual machining operations, including lathes and milling machines.
• Understanding of basic mathematics, measurements, and unit conversions.
• Proficiency with common hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and marine vessel terminology.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet.
• Ability to enter confined spaces while using required respiratory protection.
• Ability to work in tight spaces and awkward positions.

Responsabilités

• Install, align, and secure major equipment and propulsion systems, including main engines, gearboxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
• Fabricate, fit, and install structural machinery foundations using steel and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Perform layout, cutting, forming, machining, and preparation of components for final assembly.
• Align and secure main engines and gearboxes during sea trials.
• Use hand tools and precision/measuring equipment including lathes, milling machines, grinders, drills, dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, and torque wrenches.
• Inspect and test machinery and components to ensure they meet required tolerances and specifications.
• Perform measurements and conversions between SAE, metric, fractions, and decimals.
• Operate metalworking equipment including shears, brakes, rollers, presses, and band saws.
• Use oxy-propane torches and plasma cutters as required.
• Assist with machining custom components and performing assembly operations when needed.
• Support rotating equipment maintenance, bearing installation and removal, shaft alignment, and propulsion system installation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with shipyard safety procedures.
• Work independently and collaboratively to troubleshoot mechanical issues and complete assignments.
• Share technical knowledge with apprentices and other team members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Blueprint reading

Technical measuring

Heavy machinery experience

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

Lathes

Milling machines

Grinders

Drills

Dial indicators

Micrometers

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Oxy-fuel torches

Plasma cutters

Description du poste

CORE Group seeks an experienced Outside Machinist Journeyman in Seattle, WA to support ship repair and marine construction. Responsibilities include installing and aligning major machinery and propulsion systems, fabricating foundations, and assembling components to blueprint specs.

The role requires strong shipyard and marine machinery experience, rotating equipment knowledge, shaft alignment, and precision assembly. Apply to join a skilled team focused on safe, high-quality mechanical work.