Outside Machinist J1 - J4 (2nd Shift)

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com•Norfolk, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

General Dynamics NASSCO, a member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit, is seeking five Outside Machinists for the 2nd Shift (3pm - 11pm) in Norfolk, Virginia. NASSCO is involved in ship construction, advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for commercial and national defense assets. This role requires the ability to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges. The position is within the Welding department.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent plus relevant work experience.
Outside Machinist J4: Minimum of 5 years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment. Must meet all Journeyman 3 Outside Machinist requirements. Able to read and use tech manuals and blueprints and specification items.
Outside Machinist J3: Minimum of 4 years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment. Must meet all Journeyman 2 Outside Machinist requirements. Able to read and use tech manuals and blueprints and specification items. Able to use and understand precision measuring instruments.
Outside Machinist J2: Minimum of 3 years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment. Must meet all Journeyman 1 Outside Machinist requirements.
Outside Machinist J1: Minimum of 2 years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment. Must be able to work on any equipment shown below with close supervision.
Must be able to access all Navy installations and other shipyards by obtaining DBIDS and NAVSEA badges.
Must be able to furnish sizes and clearance and also recommendations to supervisor.

Nice To Haves

Must meet all Journeyman 3 Outside Machinist requirements (for J4 position).
Must meet all Journeyman 2 Outside Machinist requirements (for J3 position).
Must meet all Journeyman 1 Outside Machinist requirements (for J2 position).

Responsibilities

Experienced in machinery overhaul and installation and testing of winches (electric driven electro hydraulic), anchor windlasses, steering gear, air compressors, pump and motor alignments, valve repairs, diesel engine repairs, hydraulic trouble shooting repairs, reduction gear repairs, generator repairs, boat davit repairs, bearing fit-up & installation, gas turbine repairs, louvers, aircraft elevators, underwater hull strainer plates, cranes, brakes, resilient mounts, emitter belts, OD box removal/install, sliding pad eyes, and rast track.
Propulsion experience including shafting repairs and alignment (fixed and controllable pitch), propellers removed and installed, and rudders repair and installed.
Operate grinder (fixed and portable), drill presses (fixed and portable), fixed presses, porta powers, hydraulic jacks, torches and torque wrenches, assorted sizes of combination wrenches, socket sets, slip joint pliers, adjustable wrenches, wire pliers, hammers (ball pean, flat head, small mall), screw drivers (flat and phillips), vise grips, 6” scale- 12’ tape measure, snap ring pliers, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, pipe wrench, punch set and chisels, and other tools as identified and determined as needed.
Assure that a Work Authorization Form (WAF) ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished.
Assure that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (e.g., special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges).
Assure that you are trained or qualified for the work you are assigned to do (e.g., JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs).
Assure that personnel are working as safely and as productively as possible maintaining quality control at all times.
Assure that a 30-minute cool-down period has been accomplished in hot work areas.
Assure that the job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
Complete repairs or installation(s) as assigned with no supervision.