OUTSIDE MACHINIST -EXPERIENCED (3+ YEARS EXP REQUIRED)
About The Position
Newport News Shipbuilding, a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, is hiring an experienced Outside Machinist. Outside machinists install, groom, and test major mechanical components and systems aboard commercial and naval ships undergoing new construction, overhaul, or repair. Equipment may include steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes, and laundry, food-service, or refrigeration equipment. The role uses tools ranging from basic hand tools to saws, drill presses, optical equipment, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, instruments, and lathes. The position is full-time, with multiple shifts and no telework eligibility. The role requires at least three years of relevant maintenance, repair, or machining experience. Employees must be willing to work any shift and overtime as needed, and to work outdoors year-round in all weather, at extreme heights, and in small or confined spaces. The job also involves frequent physical activity, including kneeling, squatting, crawling, bending, stooping, climbing, overhead work, and lifting at least 40 pounds.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in automotive maintenance or repair, diesel engine maintenance or repair, heavy equipment maintenance or repair, commercial or industrial maintenance HVAC, aviation, refrigeration, plant maintenance, machining, machinist mate work, or similar experience.
- Must be able to take measurements or be willing to learn.
- Must be willing to undergo a background investigation and drug screen.
- Must be able to pass a physical agility test.
- Must be able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb daily.
- Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds and perform overhead work.
- Must be able to work overtime as needed and any shift.
- Must be able to be clean shaven to wear a respirator.
- Must be able to work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions, at extreme heights, and in small, tight, confined spaces.
- U.S. citizenship is required for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Prior mechanical experience such as automotive repair, plant maintenance, or machinery installation or repair.
- Successful completion of a technical or vocational program in machining, diesel technology, automotive, HVAC, or mechanical studies.
Responsibilities
- Install, groom, and test major mechanical components and systems aboard commercial and naval ships.
- Work on ships in new construction, overhaul, or repair.
- Use a wide variety of hand tools, machinery, and precision equipment to perform machining and mechanical installation work.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and weekly paychecks
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical benefits, including an on-site health center
- 401(k) company match
- Employee discounts
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
- Telemedicine and wellness resources
- Employee assistance programs
- Savings plan options and financial education and planning tools
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
- Educational and training programs for career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
