Outside Machinist

Hutco Inc.

Position Title:Outside Machinist
Location: Newport News VA

Branch:Portsmouth
Shift: All Shifts
Security Clearance: Not Required
Start Date: September 24 2025
Duration: 12 Months
Hours per Week: 40
Pay Rate:$27.31/hr ( $120.00 a day Perdiem for those who qualify)

Position Summary

Hutco Inc.is seeking experienced Outside Machinists to support shipyard operations at the Newport News Shipbuilding facility. Candidates must have at least4 years of shipyard or naval experience as a First-Class Machinist. This role demands familiarity with shipboard mechanical systems the ability to work from technical drawings and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs overhauls and installations on shipboard equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints sketches schematics and technical manuals.
• Work with various systems and equipment including:
  • Winches anchor windlasses steering gear
  • Air compressors valves and pumps
  • Diesel engines gas turbines reduction gears
  • Propulsion systems shafts propellers rudders
  • Generators steam turbines hydraulic systems
  • Elevators doors weapons systems deck equipment
• Conduct valve overhauls (steam/WOG) lube oil flushing hydrostatic testing and optical alignment.
• Perform shaft alignment and precision fitting using tools such as:
  • Micrometers dial indicators rulers and calipers
  • Torque wrenches grinders boring bars drill presses portable mills
• Adhere to all technical quality and safety standards per OSHA and shipyard regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Experience:4 years as a First-Class Machinist in shipyard or naval settings.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Skilled in precision measuring instruments and alignment tools.
  • Familiarity with hull insert installations fasteners and shipbuilding nomenclature.
  • Must be capable of working from blueprints and performing complex mechanical work.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Capable of lifting 50 lbs regularly and working in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to climb ladders work at heights and perform physically demanding tasks.
  • Tolerance for varied temperatures and humidity conditions.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Assigned Shop Foreman or Project Supervisor
• Works With: Planning QA Safety and Production Teams
• Supervision Level: Independent task management expected after onboarding

Benefits

A limited benefit plan is available to Hutco Inc. employees through Essential Staff Care.

Available plans include:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability
• Term Life Benefits
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Benefit

Hutco Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Contact Hutco Today!

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Hutco Inc. Portsmouth Branch
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