Millwright

Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corp•Salisbury, MD

31d•$26 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Safely and efficiently perform machine labor for equipment and machinery common to maritime vessels and/or general industry, including but not limited to pumps, valves, winches, and gearboxes. Have an aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

Requirements

Experience with troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical equipment, including ANSI pumps, various types of compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, and mixers
Experience installing below-deck auxiliaries, such as evaporators, heaters, pumps, condensers, and connecting them to the proper equipment
Experience in the removal, repair, and modification or overhaul of various types of marine shipboard equipment and systems such as valves, pumps, hydraulics, turbines, reduction gears, generators, anchor windlass and steering gears
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates
Experience with manual and semi-automatic welding procedures
Familiar with industry codes and regulations
Safe use of all tools and equipment
Work independently and with teams
All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions.
Ability to use upper and lower extremities.
Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold.
Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift.
Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds.
Able to work over bodies of water.
Normal level of visual acuity needed.
Must be able to understand and follow directions.
Normal hearing level needed.
Hand-eye coordination required.

Responsibilities

Ability to apply basic machine shop math
Demonstrate layout proficiency
Disassembles various types of equipment and machinery
Proficient at setting up and operation of drill presses
Perform overhaul, maintenance, and testing of pumps, valves, turbines, condensers, shafts, rudders, and winches
Set up and operate portable machining tools; proper care for and safely use hand and power tools
All other duties as assigned based on operational needs

Benefits

Competitive Pay – $26 - $35 depending on experience and passing 6G weld test
Single and Family Medical + Dental + Vision!
Full-time employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st of the month proceeding start date
$20,000 in AD&D life insurance + short term disability at no cost for full-time employees
$1,000 signing bonus for full-time positions
Paid in two increments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment
Referral program that pays $500 for each referred employee hired
401(K) + company match after 1 year
Six paid company holidays
Paid sick and vacation
New employees receive 40 hours of sick and 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days of employment
Combined sick and vacation of 96 hours at year 1, 144 hours at year 5, and 168 hours at year 10
Health Savings Account
An opportunity for career advancement within the department or others on the yard, while working as part of an empowering workforce
Overtime available after 40 hours