Machine Operator Apprentice- Cohort 55
About The Position
For the first 8 weeks, apprentices work onsite in production departments for immediate immersion into the shipyard’s working environment and activities. At the end of 8 weeks, apprentices will report to their assigned machines in pre-fabrication, and begin classroom training and hands-on lessons to obtain their certifications. Throughout hands-on training, apprentices will be utilizing their earned certifications and skills to directly contribute to ship construction. All apprentices are required to attend and complete a mix of classroom and online training throughout the duration of the program.
Requirements
- High School or GED Equivalent required
- Self-management
- Thoroughness
- Flexibility
- Integrity
- Time Management
- Willingness and ability to work as a team member
- Clean-shaven for respirator fit test and use
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all HPSI safety procedures, rules and regulations are followed and met
- Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Learn cutting and grinding principles and techniques
- Review setup sheet, drawing and specifications to determine setup procedure and dimensions of finished workpiece
- Align, position, secure and fit parts and panels at machine according to the setup instructions
- Inspect, maintain and operate machines according to set procedures
- Inspect, perform necessary repairs and report all quality issues to supervisor
- Maintain written logs of daily operation as required
- Maintain consumable on-hand inventory as required
- Measure and inspect workpiece for conformance to specifications and standards as required
- Notify supervisor of all machine discrepancies, issues and machine malfunctions
- Adjust machine control parameters according to specifications when automatic programming is faulty or machine malfunctions
- Maintain machinery, equipment and a safe/clean work environment
- Attend all assigned instructor-led and online assigned Related Technical Training (RTI) courses
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
