Outside Machinist - Norfolk VA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Norfolk, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring Outside Machinists to support the Norfolk Ship Repair facility. The Outside Machinist Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, general dock, rudders, shafting, propeller work, and testing. The Mechanic will have general knowledge of equipment operation for assembly, installation and testing; records work performed and follows specified safety policies and procedures. This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of mechanic in the Outside Machinist shop. A mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility. Developing knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with minimal assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In some cases, as specified, the third class mechanic is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently.

Requirements

Use of measuring devices (rulers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth mics, scales, etc.)
Use of trade hand tools
Use of power tools (electric drills, saws, grinders, drill presses, etc.)
Read basic blueprints
Care and protection of customer equipment to include wrapping and protection equipment with various materials (wood, plastic, rubber, etc.)
Stationary and Portable Power Tool Operation (Electrical, Pneumatic, or Hydraulic)
Identify the different types of valves to include safety valves, globe valves, gate valves, etc.
Learning about the applications of different valve types and understand what systems it is defined for.
Understand the operation of valves.
Learning about the different types of rods and valve operators.
Understand the different parts to include rods, universal joint, hand wheels, etc.
Understand the different types and usage of reach rods and valve operators.
Learning about pump overhauls and parts.
Basic knowledge about the alignment process to include one of the following: Face and rim, Indicator Revers method, Magnetic coupling laser.
Basic knowledge about the application and parts of the following types of deck machinery: Anchor Windlass, Sliding Pad Eye, Boat Davit, Capstans.
Know parts of a shaft (liners, journals, etc.).
Knowledge of line shaft bearings.
Know the differences between the types of propellers (Fixed and Variable Pitched).
Knowledgeable regarding the parts of a propeller.
Becoming familiar with the systems operations and parts of Controllable Pitch Propeller Systems.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, general dock, rudders, shafting, propeller work, and testing.
Have general knowledge of equipment operation for assembly, installation and testing.
Record work performed.
Follow specified safety policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a developing knowledge of skills, functional knowledge, and abilities required to perform tasks in key areas of responsibility.
Understand how to perform tasks and complete them with minimal assistance.
Possess the necessary level of knowledge of equipment, protective gear, and machinery.
Assist with removal and replacement of valves.
Assist with repairing and general overhaul of valves.
Assist with setting reach rods and valve operators up for operation.
Assist with the removal and installation of pumps.
Assist with repair, cleaning, removal, and installation of deck machinery.
Work with rudders and understand how they operate and their parts.
Assist with rudder removal and installation.
Assist with the removal, installation, and repairs of the shaft.
Assist with the removal, repair, and installation of line shaft bearings.
Repair, removal, installation, and testing of propellers.
Assist with repair, installation, and testing of Controllable Pitch Propeller Systems.