Outside Machinist

Avail Staffing Company; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay: $24 - $30/hr

Full-time, long-term contract

Referral program

Growth opportunities in high-demand行业

Job summary

Avail Staffing is hiring an Experienced Outside Machinist to support the repair of U.S. Naval vessels in Hampton Roads, Virginia.

This hands-on role requires 3+ years of shipyard experience on ABS/NAVSEA-certified vessels and a readiness to work in a demanding environment. You will remove, repair, overhaul, install and align main propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment, including cranes, conveyors and anchoring gear, and you will test during dock and sea trials using precision tools such as

Qualifications

• 3+ years of shipyard experience on ABS/NAVSEA-certified vessels.
• Ability to pass background check and obtain DBIDS badge.
• Willingness to work day shifts, overtime and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, overhaul, install and align main propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Service compressors, condensers, pumps, and associated gear.
• Maintain cargo handling machinery, anchor gear, cranes, and davits.
• Install foundations for ship machinery and major components.
• Test and inspect installed machinery during dock and sea trials.
• Use precision tools and assist with optical equipment.
• Work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documents.

Skills

Outside Machinist

Ship repair

ABS/NAVSEA vessels

Blueprints read

Precision measurement

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Job description

Now Hiring: Experienced Outside Machinists – AvailStaffing

Are you an experienced Outside Machinist looking fora hands-on role in ship repair? Avail Staffing is seeking skilledprofessionals to support the repair of U.S. Naval vessels in Hampton Roads.If you have 3+ years of experience working on ABS or NAVSEA-certifiedvessels, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

Remove, repair,overhaul, install, and align main propulsion machinery and auxiliaryequipment, including:

• Compressors,condensers, pumps, and forced draft blowers
• Cargohandling machinery, anchor gear, cranes, and davits
• Elevators,conveyors, firefighting systems, and more

Install and repair foundations for ship machinery and major components of ship armament.

Test and inspectinstalled machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials.

Use precision toolssuch as calipers, micrometers, height/depth gauges, and assist withoptical equipment.

Work fromblueprints, schematics, and technical documents to execute high-qualityinstallations and repairs.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $24 - $30 per hour
• Full-time, long-term contract work (40-50 hours per week)
• Referral Program
• Opportunities for growth in a high-demand industry

Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ years ofshipyard experience on ABS/NAVSEA vessels
• Ability to pass a background check and obtain a DBIDS badge
• Willingness to work day shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed