Outside Machinist

Walashek•Norfolk, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Machinist position is responsible for the installation of propulsion machinery, sea valves, steering gear, anchor handling equipment, elevators, pumps, ventilation fans, cooling coils, refrigeration units, compressors, weapons systems, remote operators, radars, and antennas. In the process of installing this equipment, experience is gained in the use of math, blueprints, precision tooling, and portable machine tools. Outside machinists also become familiar with the procedures for precision line boring, precision alignment of machinery, bearing fitting, machinery assembly, surface machining, precision reaming, and machinery and weapons testing.

Requirements

Able to dissemble, repair, and install various types of equipment and machinery such as pumps, valves, winches, and gear boxes.
Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures/components of ship's armament.
Candidate must possess 3-5 or more years of experience as a marine outside machinist.
Installs below-deck auxiliaries, for example evaporators, stills, heaters, pumps, condensers, and boilers and connects them to steampipe systems.
Tests and inspects installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials.
Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints and schematic drawings.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and observe ships working protocol.
Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, for example shafting and steam lines.
Ability to lift to 50lbs consistently.
Thorough knowledge of how to repair motors, shafts, pumps, and valves.
3+ years of experience working as an Outside Machinist, Industrial Mechanic, Machinist Mate, or Enginemen.
Must be able to obtain a TWIC and D-Bids badges via a background check.

Nice To Haves

Dry dock experience on shafts, rudders, stabilizers, and propellers is preferred.
Experience with Diesel Engines is a plus.

Responsibilities

Overhaul, maintenance, testing of pumps, valves, turbines, condensers, shafts, rudders, winches.
Set up and operate portable machining tools and equipment.
Ability to apply basic machine shop math.
Lays out passage holes on bulkheads, decks, and other surfaces for connections, for example shafting and steam lines.
Tests and inspects installed machinery and equipment during dock and sea trials.
Installs below-deck auxiliaries, for example evaporators, stills, heaters, pumps, condensers, and boilers and connects them to steampipe systems.
Responsible for the application and care of all standard shop measuring and hand tools.
Work independently to complete responsibilities.
Proficient at setup and operation of drill presses.
Other duties as assigned.
Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property.
Assists in determining repairs and required to bring equipment to rebuilt status.
Install and repair foundations for operating machinery and principal structures/components of ship's armament.
Demonstrates layout proficiency.