Maintenance Machinist

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines.

The candidates will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing of mechanical tools, air tools, pump and hydraulic equipment. The ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT

The selected candidate will repair and maintain critical equipment and systems, which provide plant services, on a variety of equipment. This will include low and high pressure steam system, river water system, air compressors, demineralized water systems, calibration and preventive maintenance.

The person should be a team player, highly motivated and work with minimal supervision. Basic knowledge of plant operations, pipe fitting, and troubleshooting control systems are a plus. Candidate should have a solid understanding of pumps, motors, boiler maintenance, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and demineralized water systems.

• The ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required.
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT

• Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specifications and/or equipment repair manuals.
• Candidate should have a solid understanding of the basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and generation of demineralized water.
• Be able to utilize basic hand tools, power tools, and precision tools
• 5 years of trade experience is required, 8+ years is preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred
• Previous military experience with boiler maintenance and repair and associated systems is a plus
• Experience repairing and maintaining 600 psi and above marine type boilers is preferred
• Experience in repairing and maintaining centrifugal pump systems
• Experience in repairing and maintaining gearboxes and drive trains
• Previous millwright experience

HII offers comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.