OUTSIDE MACHINIST (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)

Huntington Ingalls•Newport News, VA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Outside machinists are assigned responsibility for installing, grooming and testing the ship’s major mechanical components and systems. Work occurs on commercial or naval ships in various stages of new construction, overhaul or repair. Examples of ship’s components work on are steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes and can be as diverse as laundry, food service or refrigeration equipment. Outside machinist operate a wide variety of tools and machinery. The tools range from wrenches and screwdrivers to complex and sophisticated equipment such as saws, drill presses, optical equipment, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, instruments and lathes.

Requirements

Present one or more certificates of completion or diploma in machining or a directly related field from a high school vocational program, community college, trade school, technical college, apprentice program, post–secondary institution, or military equivalent
Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb
Must be able to lift 40lbs
Must be able to do overhead work
Must be able to work at extreme heights and confined spaces
Must be able to work outdoors

Nice To Haves

Prior Mechanical experience such as Automotive Repair, Plant Maintenance, Machinery Installation/Repair
Successful completion of a technical/vocational program in Machining, Diesel Technology, Automotive, HVAC, Mechanical

Responsibilities

Installing, grooming and testing the ship’s major mechanical components and systems
Working on commercial or naval ships in various stages of new construction, overhaul or repair
Working on ship’s components such as steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes, laundry, food service or refrigeration equipment
Operating a wide variety of tools and machinery