**Description** **Tradesmen International** is immediately hiring experienced **Marine** **Outside** **Machinists** for projects located in the **Newport News, VA area** . This is a first shift opportunity, and the pay rate is **$27.31/hour** based on experience plus **$140/day worked per diem** for Travelers 60+ miles from the job site. If you are a Marine Outside Machinist and want to work alongside other proven craftsmen who emphasize safety, productivity, and superior craftsmanship, this is your chance to advance your career! **Job Scope:** + Install, align, and test main propulsion plant machinery and supporting systems + Perform overhaul, maintenance, and installation of valves, pumps, turbines, and heat exchangers + Conduct lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and system grooming per cleanliness standards + Interpret and work from complex technical drawings, blueprints, diagrams, and sketches + Install mechanical systems such as anchor windlasses, aircraft elevators, weapons elevators, and hydraulic components + Use precision instruments (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators) to achieve proper alignment and fit + Operate machine tools and portable equipment (e.g., lathes, boring bars, milling machines) to modify or fabricate parts as needed + Perform boiler operations, tube replacements, and steam system testing + Support installation of air conditioning, refrigeration, and distilling plant systems + Comply with OSHA and shipyard safety regulations and best practices + Ensure cleanliness and integrity of all systems throughout installation and commissioning phases **Requirements** + Must have a least 4 years commercial/naval experience as a First Class Machinist + Must be able to get DOD (Department of Defense) clearance **Company Details** Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: + Vacation Pay + Health insurance + 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan + Incentive programs + Tool purchase programs & MORE! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website. (http://www.tradesmeninternational.com) **Recruiter Name** Paula Smith **Location** US-VA-NORFOLK **Posted Date** _1 day ago_ _(8/13/2025 6:16 PM)_ **_Req ID_** _2025-363524_ **_Category_** _Marine Trades - Marine_ **_Travel_** _Yes_ **_Job Board_** _IN_ **_Location_** _US-VA-NORFOLK_