Tradesmen International is immediately hiring experienced First Class Machinists for projects located in and around Newport News, VA. This is a full time opportunity with a pay range of up to $27.31/hour based on experience plus $140/Per Diem to Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a First Class Machinist and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career!
Job Scope:
Install, align, and test main propulsion plant machinery and support systems
Overhaul and maintain valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers
Perform boiler operations, hydrostatic testing, and lube oil flushing
Read and interpret complex blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
Install and test systems such as:
Anchor windlass, aircraft/weapon elevators, hydraulic systems
Steam plant, AC & refrigeration units, distilling plant systems
Operate machine tools: lathes, boring bars, portable milling/drilling machines
Use precision measuring tools (micrometers, dial indicators, etc.) for alignment and fit
Conduct system grooming and ensure cleanliness to shipyard standards
Comply with OSHA and shipyard safety regulations
Support installation of additional systems such as:
Condenser tubes, winches, ballast tanks, arresting gear, diesel systems, and more
Requirements:
DOD clearance required
Minimum 4 years of commercial/naval experience as a First-Class Machinist
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, steam, and hydraulic systems
Familiarity with OSHA safety standards related to shipbuilding
Ability to work from complex technical drawings and schematics
Experience in the use of precision measuring tools and alignment procedures
Preferred:
Experience with:
ALRE systems, steam valves, sea valves, and pump/motor alignment
Boiler tube replacements and steam turbine installation
System optical alignment and cleanliness inspections
Ability to operate and maintain watertight compartments and noise equipment
Knowledge of air and fuel systems, shipboard HVAC, and AC/refrigeration components
Comfortable working independently or as part of a team on high-spec government projects
Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry.
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability
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Tradesmen International, North America's elite skilled workforce, is seeking experienced craftsmen to join our team. We are recognized as a leading source for reliable, skilled craftsmen with thousands of employees across the continent who are working on projects ranging from office towers and power plants to national monuments, sports complexes and multi-family structures. With more than 5,000 active clients, we have plenty of great opportunities for proven trade professionals who want to be the best in their field. We offer consistent work, top pay, benefits, service awards and OSHA safety training. If you have at least 3 years of experience in your trade, this is your chance to positively advance your career!