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Job Description Job Description We are seeking experienced Outside Machinists to support shipyard operations in the Hampton Roads area, working on critical mechanical systems aboard naval and commercial vessels. This role focuses on shipboard machinery such as pumps, valves, propulsion systems, and auxiliary equipment to ensure safe and efficient vessel operation.
Key Responsibilities
Install, remove, repair, and align shipboard machinery and mechanical systems
Disassemble, inspect, and rebuild pumps, valves, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment
Perform precision alignments using dial indicators, micrometers, calipers, and other measuring tools
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and support corrective repairs
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
Install piping systems for steam, exhaust, suction, and discharge lines
Overhaul and repair propulsion systems, turbines, engines, and auxiliary equipment
Install bearings, seals, couplings, and machinery foundations
Work in confined spaces, tanks, voids, and elevated areas aboard vessels
Follow NAVSEA standards, OSHA maritime regulations, and shipyard safety protocols
Maintain proper tool control, housekeeping, and safe work practices
Required Qualifications
3-5+ years of shipyard or marine mechanical experience (level-dependent)
Strong knowledge of pumps, valves, propulsion systems, and rotating machinery
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings
Proficiency with precision measuring tools and mechanical alignment techniques
Ability to lift 40-60 lbs and perform physically demanding work
Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, and industrial environments
Must be able to obtain DBIDS or access to military installations (if required)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working on U.S. Navy or commercial vessels
Familiarity with NAVSEA standards and Tag-Out procedures
Laser alignment experience
OSHA Maritime certification
Experience with pump/valve overhaul and propulsion systems
Work Environment
Shipboard and shipyard environments (dry docks, piers, and industrial facilities)
Exposure to heat, noise, confined spaces, and elevated work areas
May require overtime, weekend shifts, or travel within the Hampton Roads region
Company Description Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we've dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: "Put people to work. Do the right thing every day."
Company Description Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we've dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: "Put people to work. Do the right thing every day."
Worksite address
norfolk, VA, 23502, US
Who can apply
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