JOB DESCRIPTION
1ST CLASS OUTSIDE MACHINIST
NEWPORT NEWS, VA
JOB SUMMARY:
A machinist with 5 or more years of experience setting up and operating conventional, special purpose, and numerical control (NC) machines and machining centers to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts by performing the duties below.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- With proper instruction can perform work tasks on nearly any shipboard machinery not requiring special technical expertise or unique skills
- Has demonstrated skills and knowledge of all basic work functions required to repair machinery such as measuring clearances and runouts, machine surface dressing and lapping, part fitments and proper task sequencing to avoid extra effort or reversing of progress achieved, and simple coupling alignments
- Can disassemble equipment causing no harm, and can thoroughly inspect equipment and its parts to determine their condition and if they need repair
- Can provide data sheets, diagrams and condition reports to identify the information required to proceed with final repairs
- Can be relied upon to obtain, organize, account for and distribute material for ongoing jobs responsibly
- Can identify good mechanical practices and work ethic, and is reliable to request and obtain those results from workmates and those under their charge
- Can work effectively on a wide range of shipboard machinery and can manage complete jobs by organizing and instructing others that possess capable skills
- Ability to identify circumstances and issues that may need further research or clarification such as ordering more detailed references or equipment data not originally provided
- Can quickly familiarize themselves with new experiences by studying visually and by research from appropriate references
- Can also be relied upon to work multiple jobs of a like manner, or that are within close proximity to each other
- Familiar with and can safely and properly operate most types of specialized equipment and tooling to perform the assembly of or testing of assembled machinery
- Understands the requirements of and can accomplish coupling alignments on all basic equipment and can effectively assist on complex or massive equipment coupling alignments
- Has first-hand experience with a broad range of shipboard machinery as related to assembly, disassembly, repair, inspection, diagnosis and testing requirements and procedures
- Ability to supervise, organize and instruct other individuals to perform these same activities
- Ability to identify individual’s capabilities and assign them productive work accordingly on jobs under their charge
- Can coordinate well with other trades and activities to obtain the most efficient and productive results that are to be expected
- Recognizes tooling needs (Which tool to use for which application)
- Self-motivated
- Ability to solve job issues without need for Supervisory approval
- Ability to read fit up/alignments measuring devices (rulers/tape, levels, bobs, squares, etc.)
- Advanced use of power tools (grinders, reciprocating saws, drills etc.)
- Advanced use of hand tools (hammers, punches, clamps, etc.)
- Knowledge of power tool safety, (correctly identifying kick direction and pinch points)
- Advanced use of Layout tools (Calipers, Scribes, Correct accurate punch marks)
- Advanced knowledge of shipbuilding standards (009-24)
- Advanced knowledge of inspection standards (009-58)
- Adheres to fire safety principles (hot work tickets, positioning firewatches, 35’ rule, etc.)
- Ability to instruct others to navigate onboard vessels to find work areas/backsides of work areas
- Advanced knowledge of industry safety standards/training
- Adheres to industry safety standards
- Requires occasional supervision to accomplish work
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED required and 5 or more years of related experience or equivalent of training and experience in field
- Ability to gain access to military installations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and seek help with weights over 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of tim.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs/vertical ladders; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This is a physically demanding position and may accommodate some physical disabilities. Physical dexterity may be required when performing walk thru and inspection of job sites. In the performance of the walk thru you will be required to transverse steep stairwells, vertical ladders and bending or stooping thru tight spaces. There may be occasional lifting of materials weighing not more than 50 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This position works on the jobsite. There is exposure to hostile environments, loud noises, hazardous chemicals/fumes and airborne particles, smoke, extreme temperatures moving mechanical parts: high, precarious places.
During work-site visits will be required to wear appropriate PPE including, but not limited to:
- Hard Hat
- Ear Plugs or Attenuator
- Safety Shoes
- Dust Mask or Respirator
- Gloves
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Effectiveness of use for temporary attachments
- Advanced workmanship in equipment Alignment
- Advanced workmanship in fitting up proper fasteners to comply with 777
- Demonstrated understanding of metal fabrication processes
- Ability to solve job issues without need for Supervisory guidance or approval
- Embodiment of Company’s safety culture
- Reliable attendance
- Model work ethic
- Takes initiative to address issues of materials, equipment, job scope information, and/or tooling
Full benefits available to include: Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/PTO
Please apply now.
EOE/AA/M/F/Disability/Vet
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- NAVSEA or STD Items: 3 years (Preferred)
- Outside Machinist: 5 years (Preferred)
- Ship Repair: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DBIDS Card or Ability to obtain a DBIDS Card (Preferred)
Work Location: One location