Outside Machinist

AAA-USA Inc; Lockport (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the maritime industry is seeking an Outside Machinist to join their high-performing team. The role involves machine repair and installation, requiring specialized skills in marine machinery and at least 4 years of relevant experience in a similar position. Competitive benefits include paid travel assistance and health benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled professionals.

Benefits

Paid Travel and lodging assistance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Health Benefit

Long and Short-Term Contracts

Immediate placement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of marine experience in a similar position.
• Good working knowledge of system start-up procedures and propulsion system alignment.

Responsibilities

• Dismantles, repairs, and reassembles light and heavy machinery.
• Installs ship machinery like auxiliary motors using blueprints.
• Determines methods of fabrication, assembly, and installation.

Skills

Machine repair

Precision measurement

Blueprint reading

Job description

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Pascagoula, MS or Houma, LA.

What We Offer:

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

Position Summary:

AAA United States, Inc. is seeking skilled Outside Machinist to work as part of a high-performing team to achieve maximum production efficiency while maintaining strict quality standards and compliance with company policies.

Essential Functions:

• Performs necessary machine work including dismantling, repairing, and reassembling of light and heavy machinery.
• Obtains a series of accurate measurements and subsequently positions equipment to precise tolerances.
• Installs ship machinery such as propelling machinery and auxiliary motors using blueprints and hand tools.
• Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections.
• Drills and secures the installed piece of equipment into place.
• Cleans up and maintains assigned work area.
• Determines methods of fabrication, assembly, and installation of various machinery and equipment.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of marine experience within a similar position.
• Good working knowledge of system start-up procedures, propulsion system alignment, and machinery plants.