Marine Machinist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000821
- Class code
- 32000821
- Pay group
- NC09
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Marine Machinist is $41,206 to $72,113 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000821.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions perform journey level work in the operation of machine tools to fabricate or repair a variety of metal parts to precise dimensions. Assignments are received from the Marine Mechanic Supervisor, who may offer guidance in the selection of methods and materials. Work is guided by plans, specifications, or worn part to be replaced, and is reviewed upon completion. Work involves fabrication propeller shafts, rudders, flanges, bushings, pins, sheaves, collars, bolts, and spacers from rough stock. Positions study specifications, diagrams, and sketches; and measures parts with rule, tape, caliper, inside and outside micrometers, or dial indicator to set up machine tool. Positions utilize machine tools, such as lathe, power press, mill, or cutter by adjusting chucks, spindles, and cutting tool arm. Positions may be required to fabricate parts to complete work as prescribed.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of the principles, and skill in the operation of various machine tools such as lathes, presses, shapers, cutters, milling machines, and grinders. Working knowledge of the properties of common metals and alloys. Working knowledge of precise measuring scales and the uses of instruments such as inside and outside calipers and micrometers. Ability to read and understand technical diagrams and sketches of complex equipment. Ability to interpret and carry out instructions.
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the operation of a variety of machine shop equipment in the production of metal parts, preferably in the ship repair or shipbuilding industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.