Outside Machinist
$27.31 per hourHutco Inc
Job Description
Job Description
Hutco, Inc.
Position Title: Outside Machinist
Location: Newport News, VA
Branch: Portsmouth
Shift: All Shifts
Security Clearance: Not Required
Start Date: September 24, 2025
Duration: 12 Months
Hours per Week: 40
Pay Rate: $27.31/hr ( $120.00 a day Perdiem for those who qualify)
Position Summary
Hutco, Inc. is seeking experienced Outside Machinists to support shipyard operations at the Newport News Shipbuilding facility. Candidates must have at least 4 years of shipyard or naval experience as a First-Class Machinist. This role demands familiarity with shipboard mechanical systems, the ability to work from technical drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical repairs, overhauls, and installations on shipboard equipment.
- Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Work with various systems and equipment including:
- Winches , anchor windlasses, steering gear
- Air compressors , valves, and pumps
- Diesel engines , gas turbines, reduction gears
- Propulsion systems , shafts, propellers, rudders
- Generators , steam turbines, hydraulic systems
- Elevators , doors, weapons systems, deck equipment
- Conduct valve overhauls (steam/WOG), lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and optical alignment.
- Perform shaft alignment and precision fitting using tools such as:
- Micrometers, dial indicators, rulers, and calipers
- Torque wrenches, grinders, boring bars, drill presses, portable mills
- Adhere to all technical, quality, and safety standards per OSHA and shipyard regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 4+ years as a First-Class Machinist in shipyard or naval settings.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Skilled in precision measuring instruments and alignment tools.
- Familiarity with hull insert installations, fasteners, and shipbuilding nomenclature.
- Must be capable of working from blueprints and performing complex mechanical work.
- Physical Requirements:
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs regularly and working in confined spaces.
- Must be able to climb ladders, work at heights, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Tolerance for varied temperatures and humidity conditions.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
Task/Ability
Required
Lifting/Carrying (up to 50 lbs)
✅
Standing/Walking (75%+ of shift)
✅
Climbing Ladders
✅
Working in Confined Spaces
✅
Exposure to Dust, Fumes, Odors
✅
Use of Tools and Machinery
✅
Visual/Hearing/Talking
✅
Temperature Extremes
✅
Reporting Structure
- Reports To: Assigned Shop Foreman or Project Supervisor
- Works With: Planning, QA, Safety, and Production Teams
- Supervision Level: Independent task management expected after onboarding
Benefits
A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.
Available plans include:
- Medical/Prescription
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Short Term Disability
- Term Life Benefits
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit
Hutco, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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