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Eastern Shipbuilding Group

Builds commercial ships and Coast Guard cutters

Outside Machinist 1/C

Precision Machining & ToolmakingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePort St Joe, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalence plus three or more years of experience working on manual, vertical, and horizontal machines in all phases of turning and milling in a machine shop environment is required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and an understanding of marine propulsion systems are required.
  • The employee must pass a Shielded Metal Arc Welding tack welding test to become American Bureau of Shipping certified.
  • Knowledge of ship terminology, safety rules, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration and American Bureau of Shipping standards is required.
  • Proficiency in precision alignment principles for rotating machinery and reading precision measuring tools is required.
  • Ability to read and comprehend written, verbal, or diagram forms or plans is required.
  • Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, verbal, or diagram-form instructions is required.
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and layouts is required.
  • Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools is required.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic across all units of measure is required.
  • Ability to read and use standard SAE and metric measuring devices is required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, is required.
  • Ability to work above ground at heights of at least 50 feet, from scaffolding or man-lifts, in confined spaces, and in extreme heat and cold is required.
  • Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds and wear required personal protective equipment is required.

Responsibilities

  • Install propulsion machinery, sea valves, steering gear, anchor handling equipment, pumps, ventilating equipment, and related equipment.
  • Plan, fabricate, and install foundations.
  • Set up and operate a variety of machine tools.
  • Fit and assemble parts to make or repair machine tools and maintain industrial machines and equipment.
  • Operate metalworking machine tools, including lathes, milling machines, shapers, and grinders, to machine parts to specifications.
  • Lay out and verify part dimensions using precision measuring and marking instruments.
  • Assemble parts into completed units using jigs, fixtures, and hand power tools.
  • Secure equipment to the deck and attach fuel, cooling, or lubricating lines.
  • Clean, lubricate, and maintain machines, tools, and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
  • Flag cranes, calculate weights, and rig lifts as required.
  • Work with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Computer Numerical Control experience is desired.

About the Company

Eastern Shipbuilding Group

Builds commercial ships and Coast Guard cutters

Eastern Shipbuilding Group builds custom steel and aluminum vessels for commercial shipowners and U.S. government agencies. Its work includes the Coast Guard's Heritage Class offshore patrol cutters, alongside dredges, ferries and working boats used to move cargo and support marine operations. The company engineers and fabricates vessels to customer specifications, earning revenue through shipbuilding contracts and ship conversion and repair work. Its production combines conventional assembly with modular construction, with hull sections built before final assembly. Founded in 1976, the privately held business is headquartered in Panama City, Florida.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Panama City, FL
Founded
1976

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