Outside Machinist

Job Title: Outside Machinist

Job Description

The Outside Machinist is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and components on ships and marine vessels. This role involves working on propulsion systems, pumps, valves, shafts, bearings, and other critical machinery, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Install, align, and maintain shipboard machinery and mechanical systems.
• Perform precision measurements and alignments using specialized tools.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as pumps, valves, turbines, and engines.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and machining equipment safely and effectively.
• Conduct inspections and preventive maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with other trades (welders, electricians, pipefitters) to complete projects.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and shipyard standards.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of outside machinist experience
• Proficiency in reading technical drawings and Mechanical Technical Work Documents.
• Hands-on experience with US Navy vessels
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing shipboard systems.
• Ability to mentor, train, and teach others.
• Proficiency in welding, including structural, steel, and carbon steel welding techniques.

Why Work Here?

Join a well-respected company within the industry that values long-term career growth. This position offers the opportunity to train sailors on preventative maintenance, enabling them to perform essential tasks independently.

Work Environment

Work takes place in shipyard settings, requiring familiarity with shipboard conditions and the ability to adapt to varied environments.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 9, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.