**Job Title: Outside Machinist - Marine Propulsion Systems** **Job Description** The Outside Machinist plays a crucial role in maintaining, repairing, and enhancing ship propulsion and auxiliary systems. This includes steam, turbine, electrical, and diesel propulsion systems, rudders, steering gear, elevators, and Navy UNREP systems. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining ship fluid systems such as pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, actuators, and valves. Additionally, the machinist will test equipment to ensure systems meet specifications and perform maintenance on boilers, pumps, and valves. **Responsibilities** + Conduct major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine engines, outboard motors, and related marine equipment. + Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance program for marine engines and related marine research equipment. + Test marine engines and equipment to determine the need for repairs or adjustments. + Repair and maintain hydraulic equipment and valves. + Operate hand and power tools associated with marine engine and equipment repair. + Assist in the fabrication of equipment. + Work aboard ships on auxiliary equipment, pumps, valves, and boiler systems. **Essential Skills** + Journeyman level Outside Machinist with 5+ years of experience. + Minimum three years of experience in a related field, or graduate of a Diesel or Aircraft Mechanic training school. + Experience in Navy ratings such as BT, CM, EN, GS, HT, or MR. + Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings, instructions, and technical manuals. + Ability to comprehend hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams. + Capability to assemble and install complex mechanical systems, meeting alignment criteria. + Proficient in the use of precision measurement tools. + Understanding of both Imperial and Metric measuring systems. + Shop mathematic skills, including geometry, trigonometry, decimals, and fractions. + Ability to safely use hand, power, and portable machining tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Shipyard experience after Navy service is preferred. + Experience with diesel engines and propulsion shafting repairs is a plus. **Why Work Here** This position offers a long-term career opportunity with room for growth and development. Employees are part of a dynamic and supportive team, working on cutting-edge marine technology. **Work Environment** Work is performed at the NASSCO yard, supporting new construction ship builds. The environment includes working on various ships such as T-AO and ESB classes. Employees are expected to adhere to safety protocols and work collaboratively within a team-oriented atmosphere. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $42.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.