Maintenance Machinist

MAINTENANCE MACHINIST

Location:

Newport News, Virginia, United States

The candidates will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairing of mechanical tools, air tools, pump and hydraulic equipment. The ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces may be required. MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT

The selected candidate will repair and maintain critical equipment and systems, which provide plant services, on a variety of equipment. This will include low and high pressure steam system, river water system, air compressors, demineralized water systems, calibration and preventive maintenance.

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairing of mechanical tools, air tools, pump and hydraulic equipment
• Repair and maintain critical equipment and systems, including low and high pressure steam system, river water system, air compressors, demineralized water systems, calibration and preventive maintenance

• Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. and work in confined spaces
• MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT
• Ability to read and interpret basic blue prints and technical specifications and/or equipment repair manuals
• Solid understanding of the basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, burner management systems, pumps, boiler auxiliary systems, compressors and generation of demineralized water
• 5 years of trade experience is required, 8+ years is preferred
• High School graduate or equivalent preferred

We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.