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1st Class Outside Machinist

Bollinger Shipyards

Posted 01/13/26

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3033 N Causeway Blvd, Suite 200, Metairie, LA 70002

Full-Time
Experienced
Construction / Skilled Trades
In Person

Job Description

For nearly a century, Bollinger Shipyards has created a legacy as a leading designer and builder of high-performance marine vessels. We are renowned for delivering top-quality construction, manufacturing, and repair services with a commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a dedicated Outside Machinist with at least 5 years of marine experience within a similar position. The candidate will assemble, install, and maintain complex mechanical systems typically found in marine environments.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of 5 years of marine experience within a similar position

SKILLS

  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings
  • Knowledge of system start-up procedures and machinery plant operations
  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with other team members and departments
  • Knowledgeable of some aspects of air controls and tubing bending
  • Able to read and interpret standard construction drawings, specifications, and other technical publications
  • Good working knowledge of system start-up procedures, propulsion system alignment, and machinery plants
  • Familiar with all aspects of craft-specific marine construction from design through installation and operational testing
  • Versed in applicable commercial and military specifications and standards
  • Knowledge of how to use tools and equipment (e.g., magnetic base drills, portable machining equipment, chain falls, jacks, etc.)
  • Have some sort of experience or background in welding

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Determines methods of fabrication, assembly, and installation of various machinery and equipment
  • Installs ship machinery such as propelling machinery and auxiliary motors using blueprints and hand tools
  • Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections
  • Performs necessary machine work including dismantling, repairing, and reassembling of light and heavy machinery
  • Obtains a series of accurate measurements and subsequently positions equipment to precise tolerances
  • Drills and secures the installed piece of equipment into place
  • Cleans up and maintains assigned work area

Benefits

  • Competitive Pay
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Pay for Skills
  • Career Development
  • Cutting-Edge Projects
  • Positive Work Environment & Company Values

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