Inside Machinist

NSC Staffing•Norfolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

NSC Staffing is looking for an Inside Machinist with 2-5 years of experience ready to embark on an exciting project in Norfolk, VA. This role presents a unique opportunity for seasoned journeymen to delve into and contribute to significant ship repair and modernization projects. We're eager to hear from you if you're an Inside Machinist with the right skills and experience. The role of the Inside Machinist is pivotal in the maintenance and repair of complex machinery, ensuring peak performance and safety. This position demands expertise in reading blueprints, operating various machine tools, and understanding mechanical systems, including engines and hydraulic controls. The technician will also guide junior machinists, manage work assignments, and strictly adhere to safety protocols. This role, which strongly emphasizes collaboration and technical proficiency, is instrumental in driving efficiency and quality in production environments.

Requirements

2-5 years of experience
Blueprint reading / technical writing- reports & records.
Heat treating and shrinkage.
Familiarity with measuring tools such as micrometers, height gauges, vernier calipers, and dividing heads.
Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from (½) half a thousand upwards).
Maintain and repair the following machines: lathes, bridge port millers, horizontal millers, vertical millers, surfacing machines, drill presses, boring mills and shapers.
Experienced with the use of hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls.
Hand scraping of bearings fitted to shafts using bluing.
Gear cutting.
Disassembled parts storage (bag and tag).
System tolerance determination and application.
Rudders and Steering systems to include blue checking and fitting, piano wire alignment method, stock straightness determination, hydraulic and pneumatic controls.
Bearings and Bushings to include lubrication types and methods, piano wire fit and alignment method, dial indicator alignment.
Engines, Motors, and Generators: diesel engines, gas or steam turbines, generators, motors, reduction gears, clutches, PTOs, mount arrangements, systems flushing, heat exchanger (shell/tube and plate/frame), heat exchanger and systems leak testing.
Propulsion Shafting to include CPP shafting, hydraulic couplings, clearance (water bearings), wear downs (oil bearings), Piano wire alignment method, dial indicator alignment, FRP spark test, bearing contact determination, shaft straightness (run out) determination.
Seals to include: gaskets, packing, and “O”-rings, lips & labyrinth, mechanical, tightness testing.
Valve work: leak testing, seat types, packing/gaskets/lubrication, lapping, seat types (materials and types),.
Propellers to include: Keyed, Tapered, Flanged & Key fits- Solid and Built, CPP Systems, Polishing.
K. Pumps to include: Valving (internal & external), Bearing & Sealing arrangements, Alignment (dial indicator & laser).
Deck machinery: gearboxes, bearings/seal arrangements, alignments, drivers (electric, mechanical, or hydraulic), sheaves, cables, turrets, booms.
Safety: safe handling/use/storage of gasses; safe work practices; PPE; tank safe opening practices; lock-out/tag-out; confined space practices; respirator/harness fit; oil spill response.

Nice To Haves

Technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings, and other technical trade-related documents.
Mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions.
Skilled in the selection, set-up, and operation of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work.
Must be able to work effectively with others.
Must be a steady, reliable worker.
Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions.
Must have own tools.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties.
Instruct lower classes of machinists; manage work/personnel assignments; requisition of job materials.