Outside Machinist jobs near you
Outside machinists and millwrights install, align and rebuild rotating equipment where it sits. Precision alignment work, done with rigging and dial indicators instead of a machine tool.
Typical pay: $25–$42 an hour with heavy overtime in yard and plant shutdowns.
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What the day actually looks like
- Rig, set and align pumps, motors, turbines and shafting.
- Measure runout and clearance, shim to spec.
- Tear down and rebuild assemblies to a procedure.
- Work planned outages against a tight clock.
How people get in
- Mechanical aptitude plus measurement discipline beats a specific credential.
- Rigging and lifting certifications are frequently required.
- Shipyards and power plants are the biggest employers in New England.
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