Per Diem Outside Machinist

Job Description

Job Description

Outside Machinist – Travel Role

📍 Location: Newport News, Virginia

💰 Pay: $21.73 – $27.31 per hour (based on experience)

🛠 Per Diem: $140 per day worked

We are hiring Outside Machinists with at least 4 years of commercial or naval experience as a First-Class Machinist. This is a travel position located in Newport News, VA, supporting shipbuilding and maintenance projects.

• Install hull inserts, main engines, propulsion plant machinery, and related equipment.
• Overhaul valves (steam and WOG), perform AC & refrigeration repairs.
• Operate lathes and perform optical alignment and hydrostatic testing.
• Install components such as aircraft elevators, anchor windlass, masts, antennas, and arresting gear.
• Use precision instruments for lapping, blue checking, and fitting liners.
• Perform lube oil flushing, flange makeup, and ballast tank installation.
• Conduct testing on main engines and boiler operations.
• Handle shafting and bearing work, including sea valve and turbine installation.
• Operate heavy machinery such as cargo cranes and portable milling/drill machines.
• Install and test steam valves, diesel systems, and weapons elevators.

• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, and sketches.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations for shipbuilding.
• Skilled in precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers, rulers).
• Experience with valve overhaul, AC & refrigeration repair, and propulsion machinery installation.
• Knowledge of steam plant cleanliness and system cleanliness grades.

• Minimum 4 years of experience as a machinist, machinist mate, mechanic, engine man, or heavy equipment repairman.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.
• Physically able to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, climb, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Must pass a respirator fit test and physical exam.
• Willing to work indoors/outdoors year-round in all weather conditions.

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• $140 per diem for each day worked.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge shipbuilding projects.
• Dynamic team environment with growth potential.

• Shipyard setting with indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Must be available for any assigned shift based on production needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Richmond, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.73 - $27.31/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.