Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join one of the leading shipyard teams in the Hampton Roads / Tidewater Virginia region! We’re hiring skilled Shipyard Mechanics across multiple trades — including Valve, Pump, Diesel, and Drydock Mechanics — to support U.S. Navy and commercial ship repair and shipbuilding projects .

We offer competitive pay, weekly paychecks, steady full-time hours, and long-term opportunities with top shipyard contractors throughout Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Chesapeake .

Now Hiring For

• Valve Mechanics: Repair, install, and test shipboard valves (steam, hydraulic, air, water, etc.) to ensure operational readiness.

• Pump Mechanics: Inspect, overhaul, and repair centrifugal and positive displacement pumps used on naval and commercial vessels.

• Diesel Mechanics: Maintain and repair diesel engines, generators, and auxiliary marine machinery.

• Drydock Mechanics: Support docking/undocking operations and perform mechanical maintenance on drydock systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, disassemble, repair, reassemble, and test shipboard mechanical systems.

• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and work specifications.

• Use hand tools, power tools, and precision instruments to meet shipyard and NAVSEA standards .

• Work safely and collaboratively with other trades to meet project deadlines.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as a Shipyard, Marine, or Industrial Mechanic in one or more specialties (valve, pump, diesel, or drydock).

• Must have or be eligible to obtain DBIDS access (clean background required).

• Ability to work in shipyard environments (confined spaces, heights, outdoor conditions).

• Physically able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, and stand for extended periods.

• Reliable, safety-minded, and strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior U.S. Navy ship repair or new construction experience.

• OSHA 10 or 30 certification.

• Trade certifications (NCCER, Marine Mechanic, Diesel Certification, etc.).

• Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items or shipyard work packages.

Benefits & Schedule

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Weekly pay with overtime opportunities

• Health, dental, and vision benefits available

• Long-term, full-time projects with advancement potential

• Locations throughout Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, and Chesapeake shipyards

Why Join Us

Work with a team that values skill, safety, and reliability. Be part of projects that keep America’s fleet shipshape and mission-ready. Apply today and join the shipyard professionals powering the region’s thriving maritime industry.

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”

Company Description

Since 1992, Tidewater Staffing, Inc. (TSI) has been providing unrivaled workforce solutions for our clients in the ship repair, warehousing, and light industrial/manufacturing industries. Through the years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving staffing challenges efficiently, economically, and with integrity by embodying our mission statement: “Put people to work. Do the right thing every day.”

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