1st Class Outside Machinist
Job in
Larose, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, 70373, USA
Listed on 2026-03-02
Listing for:
Bollinger Shipyards
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Installation Technician, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Title: 1st Class Outside Machinist
Location: Larose, LA
Position Overview: An 1st Class Outside Machinist is a skilled tradesperson specializing in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex mechanical systems typically found in marine environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Determines methods of fabrication, assembly, and installation of various machinery and equipment.
- Installs ship machinery such as propelling machinery and auxiliary motors using blueprints and hand tools.
- Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections.
- Performs necessary machine work including dismantling, repairing, and reassembling of light and heavy machinery.
- Obtains a series of accurate measurements and subsequently positions equipment to precise tolerances.
- Drills and secures the installed piece of equipment into place.
- Cleans up and maintains assigned work area.
- Minimum of five (5) years of marine experience within a similar position.
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
- Knowledge of system start-up procedures and machinery plant operations.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members and departments.
- Knowledgeable of some aspects of air controls and tubing bending.
- Able to read and interpret standard construction drawings, specifications, and other technical publications.
- Good working knowledge of system start-up procedures, propulsion system alignment, and machinery plants.
- Familiar with all aspects of craft-specific marine construction from design through installation and operational testing.
- Versed in applicable commercial and military specifications and standards.
- Knowledge of how to use tools and equipment (e.g., magnetic base drills, portable machining equipment, chain falls, jacks, etc.).
- Have some sort of experience or background in welding.
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