Outside Machinist - Secret Clearance

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring : Outside Machinist Supervisor

Location : Portsmouth Naval Shipyard – Kittery, Maine Company :

NSC Staffing Clearance : Must have a fully adjudicated Secret Clearance

Send resumes to : emarsh@nscstaffing.com

Position Overview

NSC Staffing is seeking an experienced Outside Machinist Supervisor to join our team at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. This leadership role oversees repair and maintenance of critical submarine and ship systems, ensuring operational readiness for the U.S. Navy. The ideal candidate will have strong supervisory experience, hands-on trade knowledge, and a proven ability to manage complex mechanical repair tasks in compliance with NAVSEA standards.

Key Responsibilities

As an Outside Machinist Supervisor, you will :

• Supervise the inspection, repair, and installation of submarine and shipboard components, including sea water, hydraulic, and diesel systems.
• Oversee removal, inspection, and repair of periscopes, masts, antennas, and other submarine sail components.
• Direct repair and restoration of propulsion shafts, couplings, and vibration reducers.
• Manage repair and reinstallation of fairwater, stern plane, and steering / diving system components.
• Lead repair and overhaul of main and auxiliary machinery such as capstans, shaft seals, snorkel systems, pumps, resilient mounts, valves, and valve subcomponents.
• Oversee installation, repair, and alignment of auxiliary systems including condensers, compressors, pumps, blowers, and feed pumps.
• Supervise installation and repair of machinery foundations and structural components.
• Ensure safe work practices, proper use of tools, and compliance with OSHA and NAVSEA standards.

Qualifications & Experience

o Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience overseeing outside machinist work on U.S. Navy ships.

o At least 3 years of hands-on experience performing outside machinist tasks (cannot overlap with supervisory years).

o Specialized experience on U.S. Navy vessels or commercial marine settings performing at least 2 of the listed typical trade tasks.

o Proficiency with precision measurement instruments (height / depth gauges, calipers, Vernier scales, micrometers).

o Ability to read, interpret, and apply blueprints.

o Knowledge of shop math and geometry to accurately lay out angles, arcs, and circles.

Why NSC Staffing?

NSC Staffing provides highly skilled talent to shipyards and industrial projects across the country. As an Outside Machinist Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining U.S. Navy assets while leading a team in a safe and professional environment.

Benefits of Joining NSC Staffing :

Company Overview

NSC is a leading staffing partner for the Marine, Energy, Commercial, and Industrial sectors. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and quality allows us to deliver trusted workforce solutions to shipyards nationwide.

Join Our Team Today!

Apply now to advance your career as an Outside Machinist Supervisor with NSC Staffing and support mission-critical operations at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Visit our jobs page : www.nscstaffing.com NSC Staffing is a drug-free workplace and an equal-opportunity employer (EOE AA / M / F / V / D).#MA50