Outside Machinist-1st Class

Avail Staffing Company; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral Program

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Avail Staffing is seeking an Experienced Outside Machinist to support the repair of U.S. Naval vessels in the Hampton Roads area. Candidates should have 5+ years on ABS/NAVSEA vessels and be comfortable with day shifts, overtime, and weekends.

The role focuses on installing, aligning, and testing propulsion machinery and related systems. Responsibilities include removing and repairing heavy machinery, foundations, and associated equipment, using precision tools and reading blueprints for

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of shipyard experience on ABS/NAVSEA vessels.
• Willingness to work day shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, overhaul, install, and align main propulsion machinery and auxiliary equipment.
• Repair and install foundations for ship machinery and major components of ship armament.
• Test and inspect installed machinery during dock and sea trials.
• Work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to execute installations and repairs.

Skills

Outside Machinist

NavSEA experience

ABS experience

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Optical equipment

Job description

Now Hiring: Experienced Outside Machinists – Avail Staffing

Are you an experienced Outside Machinist looking for a hands-on role in ship repair? Avail Staffing is seeking skilled professionals to support the repair of U.S. Naval vessels in Hampton Roads. If you have 5+ years of experience working on ABS or NAVSEA-certified vessels, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

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

• Compressors, condensers, pumps, and forced draft blowers
• Cargo handling 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 inspect installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials.

Use precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, height/depth gauges, and assist with optical equipment.

Work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to execute high-quality installations and repairs.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay: $26 - $32 per hour
Full-time, long-term contract work (40-50 hours per week, 6 months)
Referral Program

Requirements:

Minimum 5+ years of shipyard experience on ABS/NAVSEA vessels
Willingness to work day shifts, overtime, and weekends as needed