Outside Marine Machinist

Position: Outside Machinist
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Contract Supervisor
Location: Huntington Ingalls Shipyard Newport News

Mills Marine

A growing ship repair company focused on repairing and building ships to support the Military’s Mission. We are committed to providing Safe, Quality and Process Driven services for our customers in ship new construction and repair.

What will you Do?

• Shall be able to perform the following skill sets as called out in the Task order:
• Open, inspect and repair components of submarine sea water, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
• Remove, inspect, and repair various components (periscope, masts, and antennas) of submarine sail. Perform repair and restoration on a fat- or thin-line system.
• Perform repair and restoration work on propulsion shaft, shaft coupling or vibration reducers.
• Remove, inspect and repair various fairwater, stem plane, and/or steering & diving system components. Remove, overhaul, install and align equipment associated with auxiliary systems such as condensers, compressors, pumps, forced draft blowers, main feed pumps and various types of valves.
• Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures/components of ship's armament. Install adjust, set, and repair or replace various control/regulating or safety devices such as meters, gauges, valves, governors and automatic alarms.
• 2. Be able to use various portable and fixed machine tools such as boring bars, milling machines, facing machines and drill presses.
• 3. Shall be qualified to use typical trade related precision measurement instruments such as height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, Vernier scales and various types of micrometers.

Qualifications

Education:

The Outside Marine Machinist position requires a minimum of a high school diploma and/or successful completion of a related trade or industrial school.

Experience:

The Outside Marine Machinist position requires a minimum of four (2) years of verifiable experience in heavy industrial applications i.e., commercial vessels or nuclear power plants, which shall include a minimum of two (2) years’ work experience on U.S. Navy ships/vessels.

Trade Training:

Completed a formal course of study in the assigned trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program.

Must be trained in typical trade-related precision measurement instruments, such as micrometers, depth gauges and calipers while performing close tolerance work.

Required Trade Training:

• Flange Joint Makeup
• Precision Measurement Instruments
• Torque Wrench Usages

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Willingness to work in a demanding waterfront environment subject to extreme temperature variations (high heat in summer, freezing cold in winter) and high-noise construction areas.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.
• Ability to work 8–12-hour shifts.
• Availability to work 5–7 days per week, including overtime as needed.

Employment Requirements

• Must be able to successfully pass a background check to secure a DBIDS badge (Defense Biometric Identification System) or NAVSTA access for naval base and local shipyard entry.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• Required physical examination and respirator fit testing.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Background check, including verification of the past seven years of employment history.

Benefits

At Mills Marine, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a competitive compensation package based on experience, along with industry-leading benefits that support you and your family.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid vacation accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and accidental death insurance
• Optional life and disability insurance
• Legal Resource Benefit
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Full-time, long-term employment opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mills Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Proud V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) Certified Employer is proud to be a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certified Employer committed to hiring talented individuals who value safety, teamwork, and excellence. If you're a skilled Marine Deck Electrician who is dependable, safety-focused, and ready to work in a fast-paced shipyard environment supporting our nation's fleet, we encourage you to apply.