Shipyard Machinist

At Gulf Marine Repair, we are seeking a highly skilled Shipyard Machinist to join our team in the shipyard industry. As an Outside Machinist, you will be responsible for the assembly, installation, modification, and repair of various surface ship machinery and systems.

The ideal candidate will have 3 years of machining experience and general knowledge about ships and machinery. Strong skills with precision measuring tools such as dial calipers, micrometers, and stack height gauges are essential. You will perform major overhauls on diesel, gas, and air compressors, disassemble, reassemble, and test towing winch components, mooring winches, capstans, and anchor windlasses, as well as hydraulic and mechanical cranes. Additionally, you will remove and reinstall generators and perform major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts.

We offer a competitive salary range of $65,000 - $85,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits. Our work schedule is 40+ hours per week, with the 1st shift typically running from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and the 2nd shift from 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM. Evenings and weekends are required when needed.

• Assemble, install, modify, and repair surface ship machinery and systems
• Perform major overhauls on diesel, gas, and air compressors
• Disassemble, reassemble, and test towing winch components, mooring winches, capstans, and anchor windlasses
• Remove and reinstall generators
• Perform major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts

• 3 years of machining experience (preferred)
• General knowledge about ships and machinery
• Knowledge about gearboxes
• Ability to rig any and all props, shafts, generators, pumps, and engines
• Ability to align pumps to motors
• Ability to remove and reinstall generators
• Ability to take readings on props, shafts, and bearings

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are self-motivated, reliable, and take pride in doing quality work, we encourage you to apply for this important role in the shipyard industry.