Outside Machinist (Diesel Experience)

Job Title: Outside Machinist (Diesel)

Job Description

As an Outside Machinist specializing in diesel engines, you will be responsible for disassembling machinery or equipment to remove parts and make necessary repairs. Utilizing operating manuals, you will inspect, diagnose, and repair components of a ship's engine. Your role will involve monitoring and adjusting engine equipment, valves, gauges, tachometers, and other related machinery. You will examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear, and reassemble equipment after completing inspections, testing, or repairs.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
• Use operating manuals to inspect, diagnose, and repair ship engine components.
• Monitor and adjust engine equipment, valves, gauges, and tachometers.
• Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
• Reassemble equipment after inspections, testing, or repairs.
• Repair or maintain the operating condition of industrial production or processing machinery.
• Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
• Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
• Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
• Cut and weld metal to repair broken metal parts, fabricate new parts, or assemble new equipment.
• Study blueprints or manufacturers' manuals to determine correct installation or operation of machinery.
• Record parts/materials used, log repairs, and any maintenance done.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in working with valves, ship repair, pumps, engines, diesel repair, installation, troubleshooting shafts and pistons.
• Experience in reading blueprints and using precision instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Ability to determine causes of engine malfunction and decide on repair versus replacement.
• Skill in installing dial indicators and performing alignment checks.
• Competency in troubleshooting 4-Stroke Diesel Engines and cooling systems.
• Ability to use precision instruments including feeler gauges, inside and outside micrometers, torque wrench, and dial indicator.
• Strong math skills for converting measurements (millimeters to inches, centimeters to inches, meters to inches).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of recent experience required; strong candidates with 3 years of experience may be considered.
• Rapid Gate preferred for local candidates and required for Per Diem candidates.

Work Environment

The role is based in a shipyard/outdoor environment, supporting work at locations including Nassco, BAE, MHI, and Norfolk Naval. The position primarily operates on the 1st shift (7 AM - 3:30 PM) and when needed, the 2nd shift (3 PM - 11 PM). Availability to work weekends, usually Saturdays, and additional hours before and after shifts is required. The average workweek consists of 40-55 hours, dependent on workload.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment that promotes continuous learning and development. Employees will enjoy working in a collaborative setting, where teamwork and support are valued. The role provides a chance to enhance your skills in a technical field while contributing to meaningful projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.

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.