Outside Machinist

Must be willing to travel/temporarily relocate to Lockport, LA.

• Paid Travel and lodging assistance available.
• Long and Short-Term Contracts.
• Immediate placement.
• PTO.
• Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefit.

AAA United States, Inc. has partnered with a company in Lockport, LA that is the leading provider of quality construction, manufacturing, engineering, repair, and conversion products and services to the marine industry.

A 1st Class Outside Machinist is responsible for installing, aligning, and maintaining shipboard machinery and mechanical systems using blueprints, precision tools, and hand tools in a shipyard environment.

• Install vessel machinery through the use of blueprints and hand tools.
• Read and interpret standard construction drawings, specifications, and other technical publications.
• Apply knowledge of system start-up procedures, propulsion system alignment, and machinery plants.
• Familiarize with all aspects of craft-specific marine construction from design through installation and operational testing.
• Perform tasks related to air controls and tubing bending.
• Conduct operational testing of installed systems.

• Minimum of 1 year of marine experience or 1 years of continuous Company experience.
• Good working knowledge of system start-up procedures, propulsion system alignment, and machinery plants.
• Knowledge of how to use necessary tools and equipment (e.g., calipers, micrometers, heavy jacks, chain falls, torch, etc.).
• Some experience or background in welding.