• Outside Machinist

    Aerotek (Newport News, VA)


    Job Title: Outside Machinist Diesel Mechanic

    Job Description

    As an Outside Machinist Diesel Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in conducting diesel engine repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls, as well as working on large mechanical systems and heavy equipment. Your expertise will ensure the proper functioning and safety of various machinery and equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls of diesel engines and other types of engines.

    + Assist in tearing down, repairing, replacing, and installing reduction gears.

    + Work on large mechanical systems and heavy equipment, including staging equipment and material, bolting up equipment, and installing machinery.

    + Assist in replacing the Stern Gate and repairing the Steering Ram.

    + Conduct generator repairs, rebuilds, and overhauls as needed.

    + Repair deck equipment and deck machinery as required.

    + Analyze jobs from start to finish to ensure proper and safe work methods.

    + Read and interpret work specifications, blueprints, technical manuals, and design sketches.

    + Assemble, repair, and fabricate metal parts using mechanical equipment such as hand tools, calipers, micrometers, lathes, boring mills, planers, shapers, slotters, and milling machines.

    + Assemble parts into sub-units or complete units.

    + Potentially install ship machinery, including propelling machinery, auxiliary motors, pumps, ventilating equipment, and steering gears.

    + Test and inspect installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials.

    + Assist, guide, and demonstrate good marine practices.

    + Identify and troubleshoot mechanical problems and report to the supervisor.

    Essential Skills

    + At least three years of Outside Machinist experience.

    + Diesel repair experience.

    + Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.

    + Proficiency in operating precision tools, drill presses, and grinders.

    + Ability to interpret blueprints and design sketches.

    + Effective teamwork skills.

    + Reliability and consistency in work.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent.

    + Experience as a first or second class machinist, including skills in assembly, disassembly, repair, and overhaul.

    + Experience with pumps and valves.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a local shipyard where you can apply your mechanical expertise in a full-time assignment. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where your skills and experience are valued.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work at a naval base where you must be able to obtain DBIDS clearance. The role involves working with various technologies and equipment in a dynamic and secure environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.