Outside Machinist

Location: Chesapeake, VA
Duration: 1 year long contract with potential for extension/direct hire

Required Skills & Experience

Must Haves:
- 6+ years of Outside Machinist experience (or mechanical experience in the shipyard does not need to be submarines)
-6+ year of experience of reading designs and drawings
-Experience working on valves, pumps, and Hydraulics
-6+Years of experience with PMI tools like Olliscopes, Calipers, and Gauges
-Active Secret Clearance
-Experience working on a submarine or naval ships

Job Description

Insight Global is hiring experienced Outside Machinists with strong marine/shipyard backgrounds to support submarine overhaul and modernization programs. You’ll perform precision mechanical work on critical shipboard systems restoring, aligning, installing, and testing equipment to meet NAVSEA/SUBSAFE and program standards.

What You’ll Do:
-Work aboard submarines at the Electric Boat Base as the workload requires, following all site access and safety protocols
-Repair, overhaul, and test mechanical components including valves, pumps, and hydraulic systems (overhaul work, not new construction)
-Install hatches and covers and complete associated mechanical fits and adjustments
-Perform surface preparation (grinding, prep) and painting in accordance with procedure for completed work packages
-Troubleshoot and work across propulsion, combat/weapon, torpedo systems, and auxiliary systems, executing alignments, precision measurements, and post maintenance checks
-Read/interpret blueprints, work instructions, and controlled work processes; complete documentation to support quality and traceability requirements

Compensation:

$30/hr to $42.50/hr.

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of

employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in

the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 120 days of employment.