Senior Outside Machinist—Naval Propulsion & Subsea Systems

Oceaneering International, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceaneering International, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Outside Machinist Specialist to perform expert-level mechanical operations and precise alignments on critical naval systems.

This role includes system diagnostics and NAVSEA-quality inspections for propulsion plants, deep submergence systems, steering gear, torpedo tubes, and other mission-essential groups. You will mentor machinists at all levels and coordinate with engineering, QA, and project leadership to ensure accuracy,

Qualifications

• Experience performing high-precision mechanical operations.
• Ability to conduct system diagnostics to NAVSEA standards.
• Capability to mentor machinists and coordinate with engineering/QA.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex, high-precision mechanical operations and alignments.
• Conduct NAVSEA-quality inspections and diagnostics.
• Support propulsion plants, deep submergence systems, steering gear, torpedo tubes.
• Mentor machinists at all levels and coordinate with engineering, QA, and project leadership.
• Maintain extreme accuracy, physical endurance and strict compliance.

Skills

High-precision machining

Diagnostics

NAVSEA inspections

Mentorship

Engineering coordination

Compliance

Job description

Oceaneering International, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA is seeking an Outside Machinist Specialist to perform expert-level mechanical operations and precise alignments on critical naval systems.

This role includes system diagnostics and NAVSEA-quality inspections for propulsion plants, deep submergence systems, steering gear, torpedo tubes, and other mission-essential groups. You will mentor machinists at all levels and coordinate with engineering, QA, and project leadership to ensure accuracy,