Outside Machinist Journeyman ESR

Job Summary

Everett Ship Repair LLC (ESR) is a Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility located in Everett, WA. ESR offers repair, maintenance, and conversion services for commercial vessels and is expanding its workforce to include experienced tradesmen.

Position Title:

Journeyman Machinist (Outside)

Location:

Everett, WA 98201
Job Level: Experienced

Employment Type:

Full Time, Day Shift

Education:

High School or Equivalent
Salary: $33.90 - $35.70 per hour
Travel:
Negligible
Shift: Day

• Install and align major equipment and propulsion systems including main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z‑drive systems.
• Form, fit, and fabricate structural machinery foundations to blueprints using steel or aluminum, and perform layout, MIG and Arc welding and tacking of components.
• Align and lock down main engines and gear boxes during sea trials.
• Lay out, cut, form, machine, and prepare all work assignments for final assembly.
• Operate a variety of mounted and hand power tools, including lathe, milling machine, grinder, drills, dial calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Test and inspect machine parts and equipment to ensure tolerances meet owner specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Use standard and metric measurements and conversions.
• Operate metal forming equipment such as shear, break, roll, press, and band saw.
• Work with Oxygen Propane torches and Plasma cutters.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow all safety policies and regulations.
• Work independently or as part of a team, using adaptability and problem solving to complete tasks.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Occasionally provide relief for Inside Machinist, performing custom component fabrication with lathes, mills, drilling, and molding operations.
• Adhere to safe work practices, housekeeping procedures, and the NBB safety culture.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with crew members and supervisors.
• Share knowledge with employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
• Perform other tasks as needed within the dynamic work environment.

• 5+ years’ experience as a Machinery Assembler or Machinist (Journeyman).
• High School Education or equivalent or vocational education.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.
• Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Basic math skills and proficiency in converting from SAE to metric and from fractions to decimals.
• Experience with hand and power tools, lathe, and milling machines.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Experience operating within confined spaces while wearing a respirator, and working in small work spaces at odd angles.

• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair) or marine construction environment.
• Experience and proficiency with laser alignment (e.g., Rotoline, Pinpoint).
• Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person.
• Experience and proficiency working with multiple alloys/materials such as steel and aluminum.
• Knowledge of applicable NAVSEA standard items.
• OSHA 10 certification.
• Certification and experience in use of forklifts and manlifts.
• Interest and aptitude for future crew leadership roles.

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs

Everett Ship Repair is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Everett Ship Repair is a drug‑free workplace; all applicants are subject to a pre‑employment drug screen and a background check.