Outside Machinist (DOD)

Hutco,

Inc.

Position

Title : Outside

Machinist

Location : Newport

News, VA

Branch : Portsmouth

Shift : All

Shifts

Security

Clearance : Not

Required

Start

Date : September 24,

2025

Duration : 12

Months

Hours per Week : 40

Pay Rate : $27.31 / hr (

$120.00 a day Perdiem for those who

qualify)

Position

Summary

Hutco,

Inc. is seeking experienced Outside

Machinists to support shipyard operations at the

Newport News Shipbuilding facility. Candidates must have at

least 4 years of shipyard or naval

experience as a First-Class Machinist. This role demands

familiarity with shipboard mechanical systems, the ability to work

from technical drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and

quality.

Primary

Responsibilities

Perform

mechanical repairs, overhauls, and installations on shipboard

equipment.

Read and interpret blueprints,

sketches, schematics, and technical

manuals.

Work with various systems and

equipment

including : Winches ,

anchor windlasses, steering

gear

Air

compressors , valves, and

pumps

Diesel

engines , gas turbines, reduction

gears

Propulsion

systems , shafts, propellers,

rudders

Generators ,

steam turbines, hydraulic

systems

Elevators ,

doors, weapons systems, deck

equipment

Conduct valve overhauls

(steam / WOG), lube oil flushing, hydrostatic testing, and optical

alignment.

Perform shaft alignment and

precision fitting using tools such

as :

Micrometers, dial indicators,

rulers, and calipers

Torque wrenches, grinders,

boring bars, drill presses, portable

mills

Adhere to all technical,

quality, and safety standards per OSHA and shipyard

regulations.

Required

Qualifications

Experience :

4+ years as a First-Class Machinist in shipyard or naval

settings.

Technical

Proficiency : Skilled

in precision measuring instruments and alignment

tools.

Familiarity with hull insert

installations, fasteners, and shipbuilding

nomenclature.

Must be capable of working from

blueprints and performing complex mechanical

work.

Physical

Requirements : Capable

of lifting 50 lbs regularly and working in confined

spaces.

Must be able to climb ladders, work at

heights, and perform physically demanding

tasks.

Tolerance for varied temperatures and

humidity

conditions.

Work

Environment & Physical

Demands

Task / Ability

Required

Lifting / Carrying

(up to 50 lbs)

Standing / Walking (75%+ of

shift)

Climbing Ladders

Working

in Confined Spaces

Exposure to Dust, Fumes,

Odors

Use of Tools and

Machinery

Visual / Hearing / Talking

Temperature

Extremes

Reporting

Structure

Reports To :

Assigned Shop Foreman or Project

Supervisor

Works With : Planning, QA, Safety,

and Production Teams

Supervision Level :

Independent task management expected after

onboarding

Benefits

limited benefit plan is available to Hutco Inc. employees through

Essential Staff Care.

Available

plans

include :

• Medical / Prescription

Dental

Coverage

Vision

Coverage

Short Term

Disability

Term Life

Benefits

Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Benefit

Hutco, Inc. is an Equal

Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Contact

Hutco Today!

Apply

online or contact us directly for more

details.

Contact : Hutco,

Inc. – Portsmouth Branch

Phone : (757)

223-7680

Email :

nnrecruiter@hutcoinc.com