Outside Marine Machinist

MILLS MARINE & SHIP REPAIR LLC•Newport News, VA

5d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Mills Marine is hiring a full-time Outside Marine Machinist for ship repair and construction work at Huntington Ingalls Shipyard in Newport News. The company provides safety-focused, quality, process-driven services supporting military shipbuilding and repair. The machinist performs work specified by task orders on submarine and ship systems, machinery, structures, and components. The role involves using portable and fixed machine tools and trade-related precision measurement instruments. It requires working in a demanding waterfront environment, including confined and elevated spaces, and working extended shifts and overtime as needed.

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, including at least two years of work experience on U.S. Navy ships or vessels. The posting states 'four (2) years' for the overall experience requirement.
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, such as 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, climb, and work for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
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.
Ability to pass a background check for a DBIDS badge or NAVSTA access, complete pre-employment drug screening, and undergo a 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 seawater, 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, steering, and diving system components.
Remove, overhaul, install, and align equipment associated with auxiliary systems, including 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, including 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.
Work 8–12-hour shifts and be available 5–7 days per week, including overtime as needed.