Job Opportunity: First Class Machinist (Commercial/Naval) $27.50 plus $140.00 Per diem

We are looking for elite First Class Machinists to join our team at Newport News ,VA. This role is critical to the maintenance and assembly of complex propulsion systems, auxiliary machinery, and specialized naval equipment. If you have a deep mastery of shipboard mechanical systems and precision machining, we want to hear from you.
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Role Overview
As a First Class Machinist, you will perform high-level installation, overhaul, and testing of vital ship components. Your work will span everything from steam plant systems and main engines to aircraft elevators and weapons systems, requiring a "first-time-right" approach to precision and cleanliness.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Machinery Installation: Install main engines, propulsion plant equipment, aircraft elevators, anchor windlasses, and arresting gear.
2. System Overhaul: Expertly overhaul valves (steam and WOG), pumps, generators, and steam turbines. Perform valve and pump packing.
3. Precision Machining: Operate lathes, boring bars, and portable milling/drilling machines. Perform drilling and tapping with high accuracy.
4. Alignment & Fitting: Execute optical alignments, fit and blue-check liners, and manage liner sizes/soft foot.
5. Testing & Maintenance: Conduct hydrostatic testing, lube oil flushing, distilling plant tests, and system grooming.
6. Technical Compliance: Interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, and sketches. Maintain strict system cleanliness grades and steam plant cleanliness standards.
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Required Qualifications & Skills
1. Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of commercial or naval experience as a First Class Machinist.
2. Precision Tooling: Mastery of precision instruments (Micrometers, Rulers) and blue-checking tools.
3. System Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of basic ship systems, nomenclature, and fastener types.
4. Physical Stamina: Ability to work in a demanding environment with ambient temperature and humidity extremes.
5. DOD Requirements: Must meet all Department of Defense requirements for access and performance.

Benefits: 40 hours paid sick leave, 6 paid holidays, medical benefits

About LEAD Staffing
Lead Staffing, established in 2010, specializes in Construction, Industrial and Marine Staffing of Skilled Tradespeople throughout the United States of America. Our goal is to work with regional and national contractors that share our commitment towards safety and to provide long term rewarding work assignments for our valued employees.

LEAD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LEAD is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a growing national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.