Outside Machinist
$24 - $27 per hourLEAD Staffing
Job Description
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Outside Machinist
LEAD Staffing
Location: Norfolk
Schedule: Full-Time | Contract | 40 hours per week (Overtime as required)
Salary: $24-$27/hr Based on experience
About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Outside Machinist to support shipyard operations in, VA. This role involves the installation, alignment, maintenance, and repair of shipboard mechanical systems and machinery in the field, including propulsion, auxiliary, and deck machinery.
Key Responsibilities- Install, align, and repair shipboard propulsion, auxiliary, and deck machinery.
- Perform precision shaft alignments, coupling fits, and bearing installations.
- Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble mechanical components per technical manuals.
- Use portable machine tools and precision instruments in confined and restricted spaces.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and alignment specifications.
- Coordinate rigging, lifting, and handling of heavy machinery components.
- Document work completed and record alignment data.
- Follow all shipyard safety procedures and machinery installation standards.
- Minimum of 3 years of outside machinist experience in a marine or shipyard environment.
- Strong knowledge of propulsion and auxiliary machinery systems.
- Proficiency with precision measurement tools and portable machining equipment.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school certification preferred.
- Must be willing to undergo background check and drug screening.
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and extended schedules as required.
- Clean driving record required.
- Shipyard and industrial settings
- Exposure to noise, heat, cold, confined spaces, and marine/industrial hazards
- PPE required at all times
- Describe your experience as an Outside Machinist in a shipyard or marine environment.
- What types of shipboard machinery systems have you installed or overhauled?
- How do you perform and document shaft or propeller alignments?
- What portable machine tools do you use in the field?
- Describe a complex machinery installation you completed and how you managed it.
- How do you coordinate rigging and lifting of large machinery components safely?
- What precision measurement tools do you use for alignment and inspection?
- What safety precautions are most important when working on heavy shipboard machinery?
- How do you manage multiple machinery work packages under tight availability schedules?
- How do you communicate technical discrepancies or alignment issues to supervisors?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Pay (eligible after qualifying hours worked)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
- Referral Bonus Program – earn a bonus for referring qualified candidates
- Consistent shipyard work with overtime opportunities
- Opportunity to work on complex naval and industrial projects
- Strong safety-first work culture
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, labor union affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company Description“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”
Company Description
“At LEAD, your career is our top priority. As a leading recruiting partner, we're dedicated to connecting talented job seekers with exciting opportunities and rewarding careers across a variety of dynamic industries. Our team takes the time to understand our employee's unique skills, experience, and professional goals. We then leverage our extensive network and industry expertise to match them with the perfect fit - whether that's a short-term project, long-term contract, or a permanent role. Employee's don't just settle for just any job - they partner with LEAD and unlock a world of rewarding possibilities for themselves. Apply today and let us help you find the perfect fit.”
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