Machinist - Marine Repair

Machinist Job Summary Core Group Resources is hiring experienced Machinists for 1st shift in the machine shop of a marine repair shipyard in Paducah, KY. You'll machine and repair shafts, rudders, couplings, and other components for towboats and barges. This role suits a skilled shop hand who can work from drawings and worn parts to produce accurate replacement components. Responsibilities Set up and run manual lathes, mills, boring mills, and drill pressesMachine, repair, and rebuild propeller shafts, rudder stocks, couplings, bushings, and bearingsWork from blueprints, sketches, and worn sample partsMeasure and inspect parts with micrometers, calipers, and indicators to hold tight tolerancesAssist with removing and installing shafting and running gear on vesselsMaintain shop equipment and follow shop safety procedures Requirements Hands-on experience as a machinist on manual lathes and millsAble to read blueprints and use precision measuring toolsExperience producing parts to tolerance from drawings or samplesWilling to work 1st shift Preferred Requirements Marine, shipyard, or heavy industrial machine shop experienceLarge-diameter shaft or propeller workCNC or line boring experience