Outside Machinist

Now Hiring: Outside Machinists | Newport News, VA

$35/HR + $140/DAY Tax-Free Per Diem Available

Join Aerotek and put your marine mechanical experience to work at Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding , one of the largest shipbuilders in the United States. We're seeking skilled Outside Machinists to support critical shipbuilding and overhaul projects.

Qualifications

4+ years of experience as an Outside Machinist, Machinist Mate, or Marine Mechanic

Experience working aboard Navy, military, or commercial vessels

Strong troubleshooting, installation, and repair experience on mechanical systems

What You'll Be Doing

Installing and aligning propulsion equipment, pumps, motors, and machinery

Performing valve maintenance, hydro testing, and equipment overhauls

Repairing and servicing shipboard HVAC and refrigeration systems

Operating lathes, mills, boring machines, and precision tooling equipment

Installing hydraulic systems, compressors, and auxiliary machinery

Taking precise measurements to ensure equipment meets specifications

Supporting shaft alignment, bearing replacement, and operational testing

What's In It For You?

$35.00/hour starting pay

$140/day tax-free per diem for eligible travelers

Weekly paychecks

Long-term opportunity with consistent work

Experience working on world-class shipbuilding projects

If you have shipyard or marine machinery experience, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your skilled trades career!

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jacksonville,FL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.