Outside Machinist II $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Responsibilities

• Set up, align, and operate portable machining tools and standard hand tools.
• Use precision instruments—including calipers, verniers, depth/height gauges, layout tools, tachometers, thermometers, and vibration indicators—to take and record accurate measurements.
• Interpret and work from basic to intermediate-level blueprints, sketches, and specifications.
• Absorb and assist with the disassembly, repair, installation, testing, and inspection of shipboard machinery such as pumps, valves, propulsion machinery, ventilation equipment, and steering gear.
• Complete required documentation for repairs, measurements, inspections, and equipment tests.
• Work on the disassembly, repair, installation, testing, and inspection of shipboard machinery, including but not limited to: 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 compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Ensure work meets NAVSEA and company standards.
• Aid senior machinists on complex tasks.
• Support mentoring of junior employees as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of mechanical/machinist experience; senior-level proficiency preferred.
• A High School Diploma/GED with apprenticeship training, relevant vocational schooling, or equivalent military mechanical experience.
• Ability to obtain government base access and required security clearances.
• Successful completion of practical and knowledge-based skills tests.
• NAVSEA-recognized certifications as needed (Hatch Inspector, SUBSAFE, Electroplating, Deep Submergence Systems SOC MCD A/B/C).
• Must be a U.S. citizen and not a dual citizen.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the year, including extended or short-notice assignments.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, overhead structures, and physically demanding environments.

Safety & Quality

• Maintain strict compliance with safety rules, quality standards, and housekeeping practices.
• Use appropriate PPE for skin, body, hearing, and vision protection as required.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional: Lifting 20–50 lbs, Working in confined spaces, Kneeling, crawling, jumping, running, or working while lying down, Identifying color differences, Wearing PPE for skin protection.
• Frequent: Lifting 10–25 lbs, Climbing stairs/ladders; standing, balancing, stooping, squatting, and reaching, Wearing PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.
• Constant: Lifting up to 10 lbs, Wearing PPE for body, vision, and hearing protection.

Working Conditions

• This Position Is Classified As SHOP/OUTDOORS, Which Includes Primarily outdoor work during daytime; occasional night work.
• Frequent exposure to moving and vibrating equipment.
• High humidity (often above 90%) and noise levels over 85 decibels.
• Intense light/glare, airborne dust, fumes, and gases.
• Occasional exposure to open flames, sparks, or hot equipment.
• Frequent work in hot (over 90°F) or cold (below 32°F) environments.
• Potential for distracting or uncomfortable sound levels.
• Stable work surfaces but varying environmental conditions.