Marine Mechanical Systems Fitter/Machinist (Field)

Everett Ship Service & Repair; Everett (WA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) with matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Résumé du poste

Everett Ship Repair in Everett, WA is seeking a skilled Machinery Assembler/Journeyman Machinist. You will install and align propulsion equipment, fabricate foundations per blueprints, and operate lathes, mills, and grinders to tight tolerances.

You must read drawings, follow shipyard safety rules, lift up to 50 lbs, and work OT as needed while mentoring others in a fast-paced shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Read drawings/blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Familiar with shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights up to 60 ft.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsabilités

• Install and align propulsion equipment: engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, propellers.
• Fabricate foundations in steel and aluminum per blueprints; lay out and weld.
• Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drills; verify tolerances with micrometers and dial indicators.
• Form, fit, and stage parts for final assembly; cut and machine to spec.
• Keep jobsite safe and orderly; mentor others and adapt to priorities.
• Collaborate with crew and supervision on projects and schedules.

Connaissances

Math & conversions

Written & verbal communication

Shipyard safety practices

Heavy machinery handling

Blueprint reading

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Ironworking tolerance

Mentoring others

Formation

HS diploma / GED or vocational education

Outils

Lathe

Milling machine

Grinders

Drills

Calipers

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Description du poste

Build a career that moves the maritime industry forward. At Everett Ship Repair in Everett, WA, we repair, maintain, and convert commercial vessels—from workboats to passenger ships—while continuously elevating our methods. Founded in 2019 and positioned alongside the U.S. Navy, we’re expanding our capacity and our reputation with a crew of industry veterans and skilled tradespeople who value precision, learning, and pride in craftsmanship.Imagine thisYou step aboard a vessel slated for sea trials. The task: confirm main engine to gearbox alignment, verify shaft runout, and finalize a foundation you fabricated earlier in the week from aluminum, laid out to blueprint, and secured with MIG and stick welds. You’ll test fit a custom-machined component, validate tolerances with micrometers and dial indicators, and sign off knowing the installation meets owner and regulatory standards. That’s the variety and impact you can expect here.Impact you will makeInstall and precisely align propulsion equipment: main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.Form, fit, and fabricate structural machinery foundations in steel and aluminum per blueprints; perform layout, MIG/arc welding, and tacking.Lock down alignments during sea trials.Lay out, cut, form, machine, and stage parts for final assembly.Operate lathes, milling machines, grinders, and drills; utilize calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators to confirm tolerances.Work fluently in metric and imperial systems; convert between SAE/metric and fractions/decimals.Use metalworking equipment: shear, brake, roll, press, and band saw.Cut and heat with oxygen–propane torches and plasma cutters.Keep the jobsite orderly and safe; follow all safety policies and regulations.Collaborate closely or work independently, communicating clearly in writing and speech.Provide occasional relief for Inside Machinists: build custom components; support small/large assemblies; machine steel, alloys, and ship assemblies to blueprint specs on conventional machines.Model safe shipyard practices and strong housekeeping; actively uphold the NBB safety culture.Mentor others, foster cooperation with crew and supervision, and adapt to evolving priorities.Contribute wherever needed in our fast-paced environment.Qualifications5+ years as a Machinery Assembler or Journeyman Machinist.High school diploma/GED or vocational education.Familiarity with shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.Able to read drawings/blueprints and interpret specifications.Strong basic math and conversion skills (SAEmetric, fractionsdecimals).Clear written and verbal communication skills.Knowledge of basic hand and power tools; lathe and milling machine experience.Experience around heavy machinery; willingness to work overtime as needed.Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; comfortable working at heights up to 60 ft.Enter confined spaces with a respirator; work in tight spaces at awkward angles.What sets you apartExperience in shipyards (repair or new build) or marine construction.Laser alignment expertise (Rotoline, Pinpoint).Shipyard Competent Person certification.Ability to work with multiple materials (steel and aluminum).Working knowledge of NAVSEA standard items.OSHA 10 certification.Forklift and manlift certifications/experience.Interest and aptitude for future leadership roles.Rewards401(k) with matchingHealth, dental, and vision insuranceHealth Savings Account (HSA)Group life with optional supplemental life and disabilityPaid time off and 9 paid holidaysEmployee Assistance ProgramCulture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship ProgramsSkills matrixTroubleshooting SkillsMachine Building/AssemblingMechanical Troubleshooting SkillsMotor Replacement/Repair/MaintenanceMechanical TestingMaintenance and Repair SkillsMechanical Assembly SkillsEquipment Installation & WiringEquipment InstallationManual Machining SkillsBlueprint Readingbearing installationbearing removalmaritimenavsearotating equipment maintenanceshaft alignmentshipyardvalve overhaulpropulsion systemsEqual Employment OpportunityEqual Employment Opportunity: Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability.ScreeningEverett Ship Repair is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.