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Inside Machine Shop Air Room Supervisor Scott McCrossin leads by example with an outward mindset and passion for his job. His team’s success is critical to the work that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard does to getting battle ready submarines back to the fleet.
After graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Machining and spending a few years in the private sector, McCrossin started at PNSY as an apprentice in the Worker Skills Progression Program (WSPP) in October 2019.
“After a couple years I worked my way up to a work-leader position and now after five years I am a supervisor,” said McCrossin. “There’s definitely room for advancement; as long as you want to work hard and have a desire to be here.”
The Air Room, a section within the Inside Machine Shop, is responsible for the restoration of any pneumatic and air components specifically, high pressure air systems and low pressure systems.
As a supervisor, McCrossin’s major tasks involve planning, prioritizing, and developing the day’s schedule of work. He supports his crew by ensuring they have what they need to complete their job successfully. “I want to make sure my crew has the resources and tools to do their job with first-time quality,” said McCrossin.
“What we do is essential to the overall mission,” said McCrossin. “I’ve got an amazing crew. I like being able to support them with whatever questions they have and resources they need to do a good job.”
“There’s always something new to learn with this job and that’s one of the things that makes me want to wake up and come to work every day. It’s a very rewarding job because of the collaborative effort we have here at PNSY. Working with different codes and doing different things, yet all working towards one mission getting the boats down the river,” said McCrossin.
As a supervisor, safety is a top priority for McCrossin. “Safety is everything to us in this room,” said McCrossin. “Everything that we work on in this room is inherently dangerous, so we are vigilant and take a lot of safety precautions. It’s important to me, to make sure everyone leaves work and returns home safely to their loved ones.”
Long term, McCrossin would like to be an engineering technician working in the air and hydraulics division where he can help a new generation of mechanics realize their dreams here at PNSY.
“I feel a great sense of pride being able to work on these boats and it’s nice being able to do my part in the Air Room restoring these pneumatic air components,” said McCrossin. “Not only do we get to make difference here at PNSY, but we get to work with the other three public shipyards as well, in support the warfighters.
| Date Taken: | 02.20.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 05.09.2025 03:55 |
| Story ID: | 497428 |
| Location: | KITTERY, MAINE, US |
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