Marine Mechanical Systems Fitter/Machinist (Field)

Job overview

The Marine Mechanical Systems Fitter/Machinist (Field) role is onsite in Everett, WA. The listed pay range is $33.90–$35.70 per hour. Everett Ship Repair repairs, maintains, and converts commercial vessels, including workboats and passenger ships. The role installs, aligns, fabricates, and machines marine propulsion and mechanical components to blueprint and regulatory requirements. It contributes to vessel repair and conversion work by verifying tolerances, supporting sea trials, maintaining safe work practices, and collaborating with shipyard crews and supervisors.

What you'll do

• Install and align propulsion equipment including engines, gearboxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drives
• fabricate machinery foundations from steel and aluminum using blueprints and welding
• secure alignments during sea trials
• lay out, cut, form, machine, and stage parts
• operate lathes, mills, grinders, and drills
• verify tolerances with precision tools
• use metalworking equipment and cutting tools
• maintain safe, orderly worksites
• provide occasional relief for inside machinists
• mentor others and adapt to changing priorities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

marine mechanical systems

fitter/machinist

ship repair

propulsion systems

shaft alignment

machining

blueprint reading

welding

sea trials

everett wa

everett ship service & repair

$33.90–$35.70/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) with matching
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA
• group life and optional supplemental life and disability
• paid time off
• nine paid holidays
• employee assistance program
• state-certified apprenticeship programs.

Why this role

Requires five or more years as a machinery assembler or journeyman machinist; overtime may be needed. Shipyard experience, laser alignment expertise, and relevant certifications are listed as differentiators.

About the employer

Everett Ship Service & Repair is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.