Inside Machine Shop Specialist - Steel America (Job ID: 1493)
About The Position
Steel America is seeking an Inside Machine Shop (IMS) Specialist experienced in Rigging to support operations in the Inside Machine Shop in Norfolk, VA. This role involves the setup, operation, and completion of paperwork for various processes including Stress Relief, Shot Peen, and Strain Gage. It also includes the setup and installation of shaft sleeves & backing strips, manufacturing, preservation, and packaging of marine shafts and other items according to specifications. The specialist will make precision cuts and drill holes in lumber, conduct preventive maintenance, interpret blueprints, and assist in training helpers. Safety inspections, identifying external repair needs, and introducing cost-saving ideas are also key aspects of the role. The position requires understanding and acting upon instructions, working independently, maintaining reliable attendance, and becoming proficient in operating overhead cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts. Daily cleanup of the work area is expected, along with assisting in non-machining functions.
Requirements
- Two (2) years of rigging/overhead crane operation experience
- Some knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade
- Proficient in reading a Measuring Tape and understanding the size of associated fractions on said tape
- Able to work effectively with others
- Able to comprehend and follow instructions
- Able to multi-task and organize information and various assignments
- Steady, reliable worker
- Strong communication skills both written and oral
- Must have regular/reliable attendance
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating forklifts and various cranes
Responsibilities
- Setup, Operation, and Completion of necessary paperwork for final report of the Stress Relief process and Equipment
- Setup, Operation, and Completion of necessary paperwork for final report of Shot Peen process and Equipment
- Setup and Installation of Shaft Sleeves & Backing Strips onto shafts for Sleeve Weld process
- Setup, Operation, and Completion of necessary paperwork for final report of Strain Gage process and Equipment
- Manufacturing, Preservation, and Packaging Marine Shaft and/or any other item in accordance with specification MIL-2845E
- Making precision cuts and drilling holes on & in lumber
- Occasionally conduct preventive maintenance to avoid unnecessary repairs and downtime on equipment
- Interpretation of blueprints, specifications, diagrams, or schematics to determine appropriate location of shaft sleeves and in the building of shaft crates
- Assist in training helpers/future IMS Specialist
- Perform safety inspections of equipment and accessories
- Identify necessary external repairs to equipment and accessories
- Introduce cost-saving ideas when applicable
- Understand and act upon instruction
- Work independently to complete responsibilities
- Learn and become proficient in the use of the over-head cranes, jib cranes, and forklifts
- Assist in most of its NON-Machining functions
- Daily cleanup of work area
Benefits
- medical/dental/vision options
- company paid disability insurances
- 401k with match
- legal services
- company paid holidays
- paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
