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Outside Machinist/ Outside Machine Operator (Grades 7 – 9)

Bath, ME, US
Full Time On-site

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Outside Machinist/ Outside Machine Operator (Grades 7 - 9)

US-ME-Bath

Req ID: 2026-4978
Type: Regular Full-Time
Remaining Positions: 10
Post End Date: 12/31/2026
Category: Manufacturing
Salary Grade: ..
Shift: ALL

Overview

The pay range for this position ranges from $30.04/hr - $33.36/hr.

Install of ships equipment which includes general machinery, main machinery, weapons systems, remote operating gear etc. which involves layout, tacking, grinding, drilling, reaming, spot facing, bolting, torqueing, testing etc. (but not limited to).
And/or
Responsible for safely activating, testing and operating of ships, main propulsion and auxiliary systems in accordance with approved procedures, practices and policies.
Responsible to comply with approved Departmental Operating Instructions.
Read and interpret test memos.
Participate in sea trials and work list ship systems to provide direction to the construction mechanics.



Responsibilities

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Experience using basic shop tools, tacking, hand tools, torqueing and portable drilling tools.
2 years Trade or Technical schooling in a mechanical field, or at least 3 years of experience working in a mechanical Field
And/or
Any of the following:
Valid USCG engine license or QMED certification for steam, motor or gas turbine engines
A minimum of 3 years Navy or Coast Guard experience in engineering position, minimum E4 pay grade
A minimum of 3 years successfully operating and testing shipboard systems



Qualifications

Required - Must be able to read blueprints in detail.
Required - Must be able to do layout, read measuring tools, tape measure, inside and outside micrometers, Vernier or dial calipers, and perform simple math calculations.
Preferred - Knowledge of equipment alignment, machining, torqueing methods.
Preferred - Gas Turbine operating experience
Preferred - Hydrostatic flushing and testing systems.
Required - Must meet the requirements of the O04 physical task analysis.



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General Dynamics Bath Iron Works is a full service shipyard specializing in the design, building and support of complex surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.

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General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.

We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.

Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.