Maintenance Machinist/Repair O46 Facilities

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Newport News, VA
•$57,283 - $85,197•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Machinist/Repair is responsible for preventive maintenance and repair of mechanical tools, air tools, pumps, and hydraulic equipment. The selected candidate will repair and maintain critical equipment and systems that provide plant services, including low- and high-pressure steam systems, river water systems, air compressors, demineralized water systems, calibration, and preventive maintenance. The role calls for a motivated team player able to work with minimal supervision. A solid understanding of pumps, motors, boiler maintenance and auxiliary systems, compressors, demineralized water, the basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, high- and low-pressure air systems, and the use of basic hand, power, and precision tools is expected.

Requirements

  • Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift at least 40 pounds, and work in confined spaces.
  • Solid understanding of pumps, motors, boiler maintenance and auxiliary systems, compressors, demineralized water, the basic steam cycle, water chemistry, automated boiler control systems, and high- and low-pressure air systems.
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools, power tools, and precision tools.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Basic knowledge of plant operations, pipefitting, and troubleshooting control systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, technical specifications, and equipment repair manuals.
  • Understanding of burner management systems and generation of demineralized water.
  • Previous military experience with boiler maintenance, repair, and associated systems.
  • Experience repairing and maintaining marine-type boilers rated at 600 psi and above.
  • Experience repairing and maintaining centrifugal pump systems.
  • Experience repairing and maintaining gearboxes and drive trains.
  • Previous millwright experience.
  • Knowledge of river water systems and burner management systems.

Responsibilities

  • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on mechanical tools, air tools, pumps, and hydraulic equipment.
  • Repair and maintain critical equipment and plant service systems, including steam, river water, compressed air, and demineralized water systems.
  • Perform calibration and preventive maintenance.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices
  • On-site health centers
  • Tele-medicine
  • Wellness resources
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Savings plan options (401K)
  • Financial education and planning tools
  • Life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee discounts
  • Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships
  • Educational and training programs for career growth
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