Outside Machinist II $5,000 Sign On Bonus

About the role

Outside Machinists at Oceaneering’s Marine Services Division (MSD) support submarine maintenance and repair by installing, repairing, and testing mechanical systems such as pumps, valves, hydraulics, and propulsion components. The role involves reading blueprints, performing precision measurements, aligning machinery, and working in an industrial shipyard environment with strict safety and quality standards. This position requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across trades. Overtime may be available or required based on project needs. Travel may be required up to 75% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Set up, align, and operate portable machining tools and standard hand tools.
• Use precision measuring instruments such as calipers, verniers, height/depth gauges, and more to accurately record measurements.
• Interpret and work from basic to intermediate-level blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Complete required documentation for repairs, measurements, inspections, and equipment tests.
• Work on the disassembly, repair, installation, testing, and inspection of shipboard machinery, including propulsion machinery, pumps, valves, and launchers, ventilation equipment and discharge machinery, steering gear and propulsion plants, evaporators, heaters, and condensers, torpedo tubes, shutter doors, and antenna mast mechanical groups.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and cleanliness expectations; ensure adherence to SUBSAFE, DSS‑SOC, NAVSEA and company standards; use appropriate PPE for skin, body, hearing, and vision protection as required.
• Assist and learn from other machinists on complex tasks; collaborate with team members to maintain safe, efficient, and high‑quality work practices.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with coworkers and customers; provide timely and accurate status updates using proper technical language.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Minimum six