Outside Machinist II $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Oceaneering; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering in Chesapeake, VA, is seeking an Outside Machinist to support submarine maintenance in its Marine Services Division. You will install, repair, and test pumps, valves, hydraulics, and propulsion components, reading blueprints and performing precision measurements.

Travel up to 75% may be required; overtime is possible based on project needs. You must have strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work across trades in an industrial shipyard setting with

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform precision measurements.
• Comfortable working across trades in an industrial shipyard setting.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and test pumps, valves, hydraulics, and propulsion components.
• Read blueprints and perform precision measurements.
• Align machinery and ensure systems meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Cross-trades collaboration

Job description

Overview

Set your course with Oceaneering (OII), the global leader in cutting-edge technology across energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, and entertainment. Here, we don’t just recognize your innovative contributions—we celebrate them. Connect your skills and determination with the forefront of applied technology and thrive on solving pressing challenges. You’re not just starting a job; you’re defining a unique career journey. So, if you’re ready to defend the boundaries of innovation and be the vanguard of advanced solutions, the mission you’ve aimed for is aligned with us.

Position Summary and Location

Outside Machinists at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) support submarine maintenance and repair by installing, repairing, and testing mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, hydraulics, and propulsion components. The role involves reading blueprints, performing precision measurements, aligning machinery, and working in an industrial shipyard environment with strict safety and quality standards. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across trades. Overtime may be available or required based on project needs. Travel may be required up to 75% of the year.