A Class Outside Machinist

Austal • Mobile, AL

80d

About The Position

To work within a team of Outside Machinists to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience working in the applicable trade.
• 2 years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship.
• 1 year minimum work experience as a B-class outside machinist at Austal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of shaft alignment techniques including laser alignment systems and dial indicator alignment processes.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of machining procedures.
• Strong mechanical aptitude required.
• Knowledge of ship terminology.
• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate all fixed and non-fixed machinery.
• Ability to set up machinery to meet flatness tolerance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret job specifications.
• Ability to perform work on marine vessels.
• Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Proven problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install equipment on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.
• Disassemble, fault find, repair and re-assemble shipboard equipment as directed by the supervisor.
• Mark and measure to close tolerances using Austal calibrated equipment.
• Safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements.
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department.
• Ensure adherence to correct work procedures.
• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.
• Develop other team member's skill levels.
• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on the job training.
• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.
• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.
• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.
• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
• Follow Austal guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage.
• Perform and execute work in compliance with NAVSEA STD Items.
• Must be able to travel to off-site work locations.

Benefits

• Must have full set of personal tools.
• Liaises With Supervisors, Production Manager, PDSS Leadership, Safety personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing