Maintenance Machinist – Boiler & Pump Systems

Newport News Shipbuilding, A Division of HII; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental and vision

401K

Tuition reimbursement

On-site health centers

Tele-medicine

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Education scholarships

Job summary

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance and repair of mechanical tools, air tools, and pump/hydraulic equipment across plant services including steam and water systems. The role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, with knowledge of boilers, burner management, pumps, and demineralized water systems a plus.

Military experience in boiler maintenance is a plus; long-standing millwright skills and river water

Qualifications

• Must be able to climb ladders, work at heights, lift at least 40 lbs, and work in confined spaces.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specifications/additional manuals is a plus.
• Knowledge of steam cycle, water chemistry, boiler controls, burners, pumps, demineralized water, and related systems is a plus.
• Military experience with boiler maintenance and related systems is a plus.
• Experience with 600 psi+ marine boilers and centrifugal pump systems is a plus.
• Experience with gearboxes and drivetrains is a plus.
• Millwright experience is a plus.
• River water and burner management systems are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair of mechanical tools, air tools, and pump/hydraulic equipment.
• Repair and maintain critical plant services equipment and systems (steam, river water, air compressors, demineralized water).
• Work with minimal supervision as part of a team; basic knowledge of plant operations is helpful.
• Utilize basic hand, power, and precision tools for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Ladder climbing

Read blueprints

Team player

Mechanical troubleshooting

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of HII, is seeking a maintenance technician to perform preventative maintenance and repair of mechanical tools, air tools, and pump/hydraulic equipment across plant services including steam and water systems. The role requires reading blueprints and technical manuals, with knowledge of boilers, burner management, pumps, and demineralized water systems a plus.

Military experience in boiler maintenance is a plus; long-standing millwright skills and river water