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Job Title: Cleared Outside Machinist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled 1st Class Outside Machinist with recent or active secret security clearance. This role involves the overhaul and repair of pumps, motors, valves, and auxiliary equipment, specifically focusing on submarine torpedo tube or sail experience. Candidates must possess their own personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, and steel-toed shoes. The work is located at HII and NNSY in Virginia.

Responsibilities

+ Overhaul and repair pumps, motors, valves, and other auxiliary equipment.

+ Perform open, inspect, and repair work on marine sea water, hydraulic, and diesel systems.

+ Repair and restore propulsion shaft, shaft couplings, or vibration reducers.

+ Remove, inspect, and repair fairwater, stern plane, and steering & diving system components.

+ Handle general repairs on submarine sail components such as periscopes, masts, and antennas.

+ Overhaul and repair ship’s weapons and ordinance systems including torpedo tubes and launchers.

+ Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures/components.

Essential Skills

+ Active or recent secret security clearance.

+ Specialized experience in submarine torpedo tube or sail systems.

+ Ability to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools of the trade.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience as a Machinist Mate or Engineman.

+ No specific licenses or certifications required.

Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, providing essential trade labor support at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This role offers the potential for direct hire and extension beyond the initial term, fostering long-term career growth and stability.

Work Environment

Work will be conducted in a shipyard environment, specifically at HII and NNSY in Virginia. The role requires adherence to safety protocols with necessary PPE, such as steel-toed shoes, provided by the machinist. Oceaneering will supply hard hats, safety glasses, and ear protection.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Aug 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.