Outside Machinist Journeyman ESR

Everett Ship Repair, founded in 2019, is the Pacific Northwest’s premier ship repair facility in Everett, Washington. We specialize in repair, maintenance, and conversion services for commercial vessels, focusing on workboats and passenger vessels. With impressive dry-docking capacity and a growing team of industry veterans and skilled tradesmen, we aim to continuously improve our repair and construction methods.

About the Role

We are seeking a Journeyman Machinist (Outside) to install and align major equipment and propulsion systems, as well as fabricate machinery components, foundations, and sub-assemblies in support of other departments. This role offers an opportunity to work in a progressive environment with a focus on learning and skill application.

Responsibilities

• Install and align major equipment and propulsion systems, including main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
• Form, fit, and fabricate structural machinery foundations to blueprints from steel or aluminum, including layout and MIG and Arc welding and tacking of components.
• Align and lock down main engines and gear boxes during sea trials.
• Lay out, cut, form, machine, and prepare for final assembly of all work assignments.
• Use a variety of mounted and hand power tools, including lathe, milling machine, grinder, drills, dial calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Test and inspect machine parts and equipment to ensure tolerances are within owner specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Use standard and metric measurements and conversions.
• Operate metal forming equipment such as sheer, break, roll, press, and band saw.
• Work with Oxygen Propane torches and Plasma cutters.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition, following all safety policies and regulations.
• Work as a member of a team or alone, using adaptability and problem-solving to complete assigned tasks.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Occasionally provide relief for Inside Machinist in building custom components with lathe, milling, drilling, and molding operations, including small and large assembly, machining of steel, alloys, and ship assemblies to blueprint specifications.
• Adhere to safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision.
• Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
• Perform other tasks as needed in our dynamic work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience as a Machinery Assembler or Machinist (Journeyman).
• High School education or equivalent, or vocational education.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.
• Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to understand and apply basic math skills.
• Proficiency in expressing ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools.
• Understanding and experience with lathe and milling machines.
• Proficiency in converting from SAE to metric and from fractions to decimals.
• Experience working around heavy machinery.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator and work in small workspaces at odd angles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair) or marine construction environment.
• Experience and proficiency with laser alignment (e.g., Rotoline, Pinpoint).
• Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person.
• Experience and proficiency working with multiple alloys/materials (e.g., Steel and Aluminum).
• Working knowledge and understanding of applicable NAVSEA standard items.
• OSHA 10+ Certification.
• Certification and experience in use of forklifts and manlifts.
• Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Group Life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid time off.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs.