Outside Marine Machinist

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR•Newport News, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Mills Marine is a growing ship repair company focused on repairing and building ships in support of the military’s mission. The company provides safe, quality, process-driven services for ship new construction and repair. The Outside Marine Machinist performs work specified by task orders, including repair and restoration of submarine, propulsion, auxiliary, armament, and ship-control systems and components. The role uses portable and fixed machine tools and trade-related precision measurement instruments. Work takes place in a demanding waterfront shipyard environment and may involve confined spaces, elevated locations, extended shifts, and overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma and/or successful completion of a related trade or industrial school.
At least two years of verifiable experience in heavy industrial applications, such as commercial vessels or nuclear power plants.
At least two years of work experience on U.S. Navy ships or vessels.
Completed formal study in the assigned trade through a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program, or apprenticeship program.
Training in trade-related precision measurement instruments, including micrometers, depth gauges, and calipers, for close-tolerance work.
Required trade training in flange joint makeup, precision measurement instruments, and torque wrench usage.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb, and to work for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
Ability and willingness to work in a waterfront environment with extreme temperature variations and high-noise construction areas.
Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.
Availability to work 8–12-hour shifts, 5–7 days per week, including overtime as needed.
Must pass a background check to secure a DBIDS badge or NAVSTA access for naval base and local shipyard entry.
Must complete pre-employment drug screening, a required physical examination, and respirator fit testing; subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Background check includes verification of the past seven years of employment history.

Responsibilities

Open, inspect, and repair components of submarine sea water, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
Remove, inspect, and repair submarine sail components, including periscopes, masts, and antennas.
Perform repair and restoration on fat- or thin-line systems.
Repair and restore propulsion shafts, shaft couplings, and vibration reducers.
Remove, inspect, and repair fairwater, stem plane, and steering and diving system components.
Remove, overhaul, install, and align auxiliary-system equipment such as condensers, compressors, pumps, forced draft blowers, main feed pumps, and valves.
Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures or components of ship armament.
Install, adjust, set, repair, or replace control, regulating, and safety devices such as meters, gauges, valves, governors, and automatic alarms.
Use portable and fixed machine tools, including boring bars, milling machines, facing machines, and drill presses.
Use trade-related precision measurement instruments, including height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, Vernier scales, and micrometers.
Perform close-tolerance work using trained precision measurement practices.