Outside Machinist (Repair)

National Steel and Shipbuilding ComSan Diego, CA
Onsite

About The Position

Installs, maintains, and repairs ship's main propulsion and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to Steam, Gas Turbine, Diesel propulsion, propulsion shafting, propellers, rudders and steering engines. Installs, repairs and maintains ship's fluid systems including, but not limited to; pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors actuators and valves. Tests installed equipment to ensure systems meet specifications. Installs and tests various shop equipment. Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

Requirements

  • High school or equivalent education preferred.
  • Minimum three years in related experience or three years in any of the following U. S. Navy ratings: MM, En, BT or MR are required.
  • Must have training in machine shop, hardware alignment and blueprint reading.
  • Need good mechanical skills.
  • Must have ability to use hand tools and to read technical manuals.
  • Need good knowledge of ship layout.
  • Must have ability to work at heights and confined spaces, access and move around ships safely.
  • Proficient in use of precision measurement tools.
  • Must understand both Imperial and Metric measuring systems.
  • Must have shop mathematic skills, with understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and work with decimals and fractions.

Responsibilities

  • Installs, maintains, and repairs ship's main propulsion and auxiliary systems including, but not limited to Steam, Gas Turbine, Diesel propulsion, propulsion shafting, propellers, rudders and steering engines.
  • Installs, repairs and maintains ship's fluid systems including, but not limited to; pumps, compressors, purifiers, heat exchangers, hydraulic motors actuators and valves.
  • Tests installed equipment to ensure systems meet specifications.
  • Installs and tests various shop equipment.
  • Performs other related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.
  • Read and interpret mechanical drawings, written instructions/ technical manuals.
  • Read and comprehend hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
  • Assemble/ install complex mechanical systems, while meeting alignment criteria of systems and equipment.
  • Maintain constant safety awareness.
  • Safely use hand and power tools and portable machining tools.
  • General housekeeping in work areas.
  • Attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

Benefits

  • medical & dental insurance coverage
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • flexible spending accounts/HSAs
  • life and disability insurance
  • company paid holidays
  • aid time off (PTO)
  • wellness coaching
  • an onsite health services
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