Outside Machinist II: Shipboard Mechanic & Precision Alignment

Oceaneering; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Oceaneering invites skilled Marine Equipment Mechanics to join our Marine Services Division. You will read blueprints, align machinery, and perform precision measurements in an industrial shipyard setting with strict safety standards. Travel up to 75% may be required, and a Secret clearance is necessary.

Join a team committed to high-quality work, documentation, and collaboration across trades while maintaining safety and quality excellence in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience as a Marine Equipment Mechanic or similar maritime industry experience.
• Ability to independently perform mechanical repair, installation, alignment, and testing of shipboard machinery using standard hand tools, portable machining tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, maintenance standards, and specifications to perform mechanical tasks.
• Ability to obtain government base access and required security clearances.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country.

Responsibilities

• Technical & Mechanical Work: Set up, align, and operate portable machining tools and standard hand tools.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, verniers, height/depth gauges, and more to accurately record measurements.
• Interpret and work from basic to intermediate-level blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Complete required documentation for repairs, measurements, inspections, and equipment tests.

Job description

Oceaneering invites skilled Marine Equipment Mechanics to join our Marine Services Division. You will read blueprints, align machinery, and perform precision measurements in an industrial shipyard setting with strict safety standards. Travel up to 75% may be required, and a Secret clearance is necessary.

Join a team committed to high-quality work, documentation, and collaboration across trades while maintaining safety and quality excellence in challenging environments.