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OUTSIDE MACHINIST JOURNEYMAN ESR

Everett Ship Repair
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jun 2026
💰 $70,000/yr($66,000/yr$70,000/yr)

About the role

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Everett Ship Repair LLC - Everett, WA 98201Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $33.90 - $35.70 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: ConstructionEverett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest Premier Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. With the US Navy as our neighbor, it is no secret that we are in aggressive pursuit of earning their business as we grow our footprint, skills, and profile in this market. With impressive dry-docking capacity, and an opportunity to be part of an emerging team of industry veterans and highly skilled tradesmen, ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.

We are now seeking a Journeyman Machinist (Outside) who will install and align major equipment and propulsion systems as well as fabricate machinery components, foundations, and various sub-assemblies in support of other departments

What You will Do


Install and align major equipment and propulsion systems including, main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
Forms, fits, and fabricates structural machinery foundations to blueprints from steel or aluminum including layout and MIG and Arc welding and tacking of components.
Aligns and locks down main engines and gear boxes during sea trials.
Lay out, cut, form, machine, and prepare for final assembly of all work assignments.
Use a variety of mounted and hand power tools, including lathe, milling machine, grinder, drills, dial calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators.
Test and inspect machine parts and equipment to ensure tolerances are within owner specifications and regulatory requirements.
Use standard and metric measurements and conversions.
Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheer, break, roll, press, and band saw.
Work with Oxygen Propane torches and Plasma cutters.
Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition and follows all safety policies and regulations.
Works as a member of a team or alone, using adaptability and problem solving to complete assigned tasks.
Expresses ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
Occasionally provide relief for Inside Machinist in building custom components will lathe, milling, drilling, and molding operations, including small and large assembly, machining of steel, alloys, and ship assemblies to blueprint specifications using conventional lathes, mills, and grinders
Adhere to safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
Always embrace NBB safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping 
Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision
Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles
Perform other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting work environment

QualificationsWhat You Bring to Our Team


5+ Years’ experience as a Machinery Assembler, or Machinist (Journeyman)
High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology
Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints
Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing. 
Able to understand a perform basic mathematics
Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
Understanding and experience with lathe and milling machines
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Proficiency in converting from SAE to metric and from fractions to decimals
Experience working around heavy machinery
Ability to work overtime as necessary
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. must be able to work at heights of 60 ft. 
Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles


What Additional Things Would Distinguish You


Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair) or marine construction environment
Experience and proficiency with laser alignment (i.e. Rotoline, Pinpoint)
Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology
Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person
Experience and Proficiency working with multiple alloys / materials (for example, Steel and

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