Outside Machinist/ Outside Machine Operator (Grades 7 - 9)
About The Position
The Outside Machinist/Outside Machine Operator installs ships equipment, including general machinery, main machinery, and weapons systems. This involves tasks such as layout, tacking, grinding, drilling, reaming, spot facing, bolting, torqueing, and testing. The role also includes safely activating, testing, and operating ships, main propulsion, and auxiliary systems according to approved procedures. Responsibilities also include complying with departmental operating instructions, reading and interpreting test memos, and participating in sea trials to provide direction to construction mechanics.
Requirements
- Must be able to read blueprints in detail.
- Must be able to do layout, read measuring tools, tape measure, inside and outside micrometers, Vernier or dial calipers, and perform simple math calculations.
- Must meet the requirements of the O04 physical task analysis.
- Experience using basic shop tools, tacking, hand tools, torqueing and portable drilling tools.
- 2 years Trade or Technical schooling in a mechanical field, or at least 3 years of experience working in a mechanical Field
- Valid USCG engine license or QMED certification for steam, motor or gas turbine engines
- A minimum of 3 years Navy or Coast Guard experience in engineering position, minimum E4 pay grade
- A minimum of 3 years successfully operating and testing shipboard systems
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred.
- Knowledge of equipment alignment, machining, torqueing methods.
- Gas Turbine operating experience.
- Hydrostatic flushing and testing systems.
Responsibilities
- Install ships equipment which includes general machinery, main machinery, weapons systems, remote operating gear etc.
- Perform layout, tacking, grinding, drilling, reaming, spot facing, bolting, torqueing, testing etc.
- Safely activate, test and operate ships, main propulsion and auxiliary systems in accordance with approved procedures, practices and policies.
- Comply with approved Departmental Operating Instructions.
- Read and interpret test memos.
- Participate in sea trials and work list ship systems to provide direction to the construction mechanics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
