Outside Machinist Supervisor

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation seeks a qualified Supervisor with extensive experience in repair and maintenance aboard US Navy ships. The role requires oversight ofOutside Marine Machinists, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with naval standards.

Applicants should be US citizens with strong blueprint reading, precision measurement skills, and shop mathematics abilities. The position emphasizes on-site supervision and hands‑on leadership within a demanding marine environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years' supervisory experience in repair/maintenance on Navy ships.
• Ability to read, interpret blueprints and apply them to tasks.
• Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (height/ depth gauges, calipers, micrometers).
• Ability to perform shop math for layouts and dimensions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Outside Machinist tasks on US Navy vessels or commercial marine settings.
• Inspect and repair submarine systems and components (sea water, hydraulic, diesel).
• Inspect, repair, and reinstall fairwater, stern plane, and steering/diving system components.
• Repair and align main and auxiliary machinery and associated equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Blueprint reading

Precision measurement instruments

Shop mathematics

Education

U.S. citizenship

Job description

Job Description:

The Supervisor position requires 5 years of experience as a supervisor in repair and maintenance efforts onboard U.S. Navy ships in the Trade Skill they are supervising, and On-Site Supervisors must reflect the same (3 years) experience, training, and qualifications, as the Tradesperson they are supervising. These periods of experience cannot overlap.

Required Skills and Experiences:

Supervisors shall possess 5 years' experience supervising the following requirements:

Outside Machinist Typical Trade Tasks

• a. Open, inspect, and repair components of submarine sea water, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
• b. Remove, inspect, and repair various components (periscope, masts, and antennas) of submarine sail.
• c. Perform repair and restoration work on propulsion shaft, shaft couplings or vibration reducers.
• d. Remove, inspect and repair and reinstall various fairwater, stern plane, and/or steering & diving system components.
• e. Repair all types of main and auxiliary machinery, including but not limited to capstan, shaft seals, snorkel induction, snorkel exhaust, mast, and various types of pumps, resilient mounts, valves and valve subcomponents.
• f. Remove, repair, overhaul, install and align equipment associated with auxiliary systems such as condensers, compressors, pumps, forced draft blowers, main feed pumps and various types of valves.
• g. Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures/components of ship's armament.
• h. Repair all types of main and auxiliary machinery, including but not limited to capstan, shaft seals, snorkel induction, snorkel exhaust, mast, and various types of pumps, resilient mounts, valves and valve subcomponents.

Outside Machinist Trade Skill Requirements.

• a. Each Outside Marine Machinist must have at least 3 years specialized experience on US Navy vessels or Commercial Marine experience independently performing 2 or more of the tasks identified in The Typical Trade Tasks paragraph.
• b. Each Outside Marine Machinist must be qualified to use typical trade related precision measurement instruments such as height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, Vernier scales, and various types of micrometers.
• c. Each Outside Marine Machinist shall possess the ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints.
• d. Each Outside Marine Machinist shall have the ability to perform shop mathematical calculations involving basic geometry to lay out angles, arcs and circles.

Degree Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ORBIS offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary in a professional atmosphere.