Outside Machinist J1 - J4; Day Shift
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Installation Technician, Marine Engineering / Maritime
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!
Responsibilitiesfor this Position
Outside Machinist J1 - J4 (Day Shift)
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 5 Outside Machinist to work 6:00 - 02:45 with a 45 minute lunch or 15:00 - 2300 with a 45 minute lunch. Must be able Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Security Clearance
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No Clearance
Outside Machinist J1 thru J4
Education RequirementsTypically has a High School diploma or equivalent plus relevant work experience as noted below:
Outside Machinist J4Minimum 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 J3Minimum 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 J2Minimum of 3 (three) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment. Must meet all Journeyman 1 Outside Machinist requirements.
Outside Machinist J1Minimum 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…
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