Outside Machinist

Outside Machinist

As an Outside Machinist you will play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable operation and maintenance of marine machinery, engines, and systems. Your expertise will contribute to the efficient performance of vessels, emphasizing safety, precision, and adherence to industry standards.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Remove, repair, overhaul, install and align main propulsion machinery and associated equipment/components. Also remove, repair, overhaul, install and align equipment, associated with auxiliary systems.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagrams.
• Moves machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 1-3 years of experience of relevant marine experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Thorough understanding of marine engineering principles, systems, and components.
• Ability to rig equipment and machinery in and out of the interior ship compartments.

Safety & Environmental Factors: All employees are expected to adhere to the company’s safety policies to maintain a safe and healthy work environment. This role involves working under extreme hot or cold conditions and requires the physical ability to stand for the entire shift, use hands for various tasks, ascend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, and hear. Team members must occasionally lift items weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close, distant, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Ameri-Force Benefits: As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Industry Leading Pay
• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short-Term Disabilities Benefits
• Term Life Benefits
• Referral Bonuses

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only

About Ameri-Force: Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Our expertise in maritime, manufacturing, industrial ensures a seamless experience by handling federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation, along with offering comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success.

Note: The specific duties, skills and qualifications may vary depending on the company’s requirements and the nature of the tasks performed at the site. Employees must be willing to make reasonable adjustments to their tasks depending on the requirements of the client. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Pay: $25 - $35/hr