Outside Machinist Specialist $5,000 Sign On Bonus

Oceaneering; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering invites applications for an Outside Machinist Specialist to support submarine maintenance and repair at its Marine Services Division. The role requires expert-level technical authority for complex mechanical operations, alignments, diagnostics, and NAVSEA-quality inspections.

The position emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across trades.

Qualifications

• This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across trades.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair, and test mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, hydraulics, and propulsion components.
• Conduct alignments, system diagnostics, and NAVSEA-quality inspections.
• Travel up to 75% of the year.

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 Outside Machinist Specialist is an expert-level technical authority responsible for the most complex, high-precision mechanical operations, alignments, system diagnostics, and NAVSEA-quality inspections. 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.