Shipyard Millwright (Machinist)
Shipyard Millwright/Machinist – Top Defense Project
$37.50/hr + $120/Day Per Diem
2-Year Contract
Newport News, VA
Ready to put your skills to work building nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers for the #1 defense contractor in the U.S.? This isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger. We’re looking for experienced First-Class Machinists/Millwrights to join a high-profile project supporting national defense.
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$37.50/hour + $120/day per diem
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Long-term, 2-year opportunity
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Be part of building next-generation Navy vessels
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Work with a team that values precision, safety, and pride in craftsmanship
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll tackle a wide range of responsibilities, including:
Installing propulsion plant machinery and main engines
Valve and pump overhaul, lube oil flushing, and system grooming
Using lathes, boring bars, and precision tools like micrometers
Fitting, aligning, and blue-checking liners and equipment
AC & refrigeration repairs, boiler operations, and optical alignment
Working with arresting gear, anchor windlass, steam turbines, and more
This role requires strong blueprint reading, deep shipyard knowledge, and confidence with tools from drill presses to portable milling machines. Familiarity with OSHA standards and system cleanliness requirements is a big plus.
Minimum 4 years of commercial or naval shipyard experience
Skilled with valve overhauls, mechanical alignments, and hydrostatic testing
Comfortable in a fast-paced, safety-first environment
U.S. Citizenship REQUIRED
Must pass:
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Audiogram
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Half-Face Respirator Fit Test
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Hair Follicle Drug Test
This is your chance to be part of something historic. Help build the ships that protect our country—and make a great living doing it.
Apply today or send your resume to jamie@craftforce.com
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon meeting the hiring standards of CraftForce and our clients which include the following:
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Completion of a satisfactory background check
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Passing a drug test (saliva, urine, or hair tests may be required)
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Satisfactory reference checks
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Satisfactory employment verification
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Additional licenses, certifications, and security clearance may be required
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Additional skills evaluations may be required
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In some cases, federal, state, or local laws or federal contracts may require US Citizenship
We invite you to self-identify as a veteran! https://forms.gle/q8aRVv2FD3AuX2Qu9
CraftForce is an E-Verify employer.
CraftForce is an equal employment opportunity employer.
You can find important information about labor laws on our website: https://www.craftforce.com/about/department-of-labor-policies/
For security reasons and to meet the legal requirements of this contract to fill certain positions, CraftForce is required to ensure that any personnel performing work for this client are U.S. Citizens.
Citizenship Status Discrimination
“Under the anti-discrimination provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, employers are not allowed to limit job applicants or hires to U.S. citizens unless they are required to do so by federal, state, or local laws or federal contracts that require specific positions to be filled only by U.S. citizens.”