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Outside Machinist

Job in Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, USA
Listing for: General Dynamics
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-19
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities for this Position

Outside Machinist

Location:

Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Welding department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for 2 Outside Machinist to work 1st shift.

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance:
No Clearance

Outside Machinist J1 thru J4

Education Requirements

Typically has a High School diploma or equivalent plus relevant work experience as noted below:

Outside Machinist J4

Minimum of 5 (five) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.

Must meet all Journeyman 3 Outside Machinist requirements.

Must be able to furnish sizes and clearance and also recommendations to supervisor.

Able to read and use tech manuals and blueprints and specification items.

Outside Machinist J3

Minimum of 4 (four) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.

Must meet all Journeyman 2 Outside Machinist requirements.

Able to read and use tech manuals and blueprints and specification items.

Able to use and understand precision measuring instruments.

Outside Machinist J2

Minimum of 3 (three) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.

Must meet all Journeyman 1 Outside Machinist requirements.

Outside Machinist J1

Minimum of 2 (two) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.

Must be able to work on any equipment shown below with close supervision.

Essential Functions/Duties (All Journeymen levels):

A. Experienced in machinery overhaul and installation and testing of all the following:

1. Winches (Electric driven
* Electro hydraulic)

2. Anchor windlasses

3. Steering gear

4. Air compressors

5. Pump and motor alignments

6. Valve repairs

7. Diesel engine repairs

8. Hydraulic trouble shooting
* repairs

9. Reduction gear repairs

10. Generator repairs

11. Boat davit repairs

12. Bearing fit-up & installation

13. Gas turbine repairs

14. Louvers

15. Aircraft Elevators

16. Underwater Hull Strainer Plates

17. Cranes

18. Brakes

19. Resilient Mounts

20. Emitter Belts

21. OD Box Removal/Install

22. Sliding Pad Eyes

23. Rast Track

B. Propulsion experience of the following:

1. Shafting repairs and alignment, fixed and controllable pitch

2. Propellers removed and installed

3. Rudders repair and installed

C. Tool requirements:

1. Operate grinder fixed and portable

2. Operate drill presses fixed and portable

3. Fixed presses

4. Porta powers

5. Hydraulic jacks

6. Torches and torque wrenches

7. Assorted sizes of combination wrenches

8. socket sets

9. slip joint pliers

10. adjustable wrenches,

11. wire pliers,

12. hammers-ball pean, flat head, small mall

13. screw drivers (flat and phillips)

14. vise grips,

15. 6 scale- 12 tape measure

16. snap ring pliers.

17. Micrometers, dial indicators, calipers,

18. pipe wrench,

19. punch set and chisels

20. Other tools as identified and determined as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

X Carrying X Lifting X Walking

X Climbing X Pulling X Must be able to go on vessels

X Crawling X Sitting X Visual Requirements

X Crouching X Standing

X Hearing X Stooping Other

X Kneeling X Talking

Visual Requirements:
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arms reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electricians, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc.

Must be able to climb on and around ships and walk to other yard areas and requires extended periods of standing and walking (75%). Inspections and work may require climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding and observing co-workers using tools and equipment. Lifting/carrying tools and parts weighing up to 50 lbs. on frequent basis. Standing, bending, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, crouching, kneeling, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, eye/hand/foot coordination, seeing, hearing required.

Selecting appropriate tools for jobs, as per trade classification. Works in tight, confined work spaces on board ship and is exposed to varied temperatures, wind, wet and humid conditions, fumes, odors and dust, vibrations from ship and hand tools.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

This position reports to Shop Foreman/General Foreman and/or works with Crew Lead. This position develops and maintains a positive working relationship with other Machinists and supports a team approach in the pursuit of common company goals.

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PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Assures that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished, no work will be accomplished without a…
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