Outside Machinist 3/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc.•Panama City, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, perform normal craft-specific duties as required to support the installation of ship machinery, such as motors, pumps, ventilating equipment and steering gear, etc. Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, and duties and responsibilities may differ from those described. Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays are expected. Employees must comply with Company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies while performing duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalence plus one or more years experience as a machinist desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Requires good mechanical aptitude and an understanding of marine propulsion systems.
Required to pass Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Tack Welding test to become American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certified.
Requires knowledge of ship terminology, Safety rules, and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and ABS standards.
Ability to read and comprehend written, verbal, or diagram form or plans.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.
Ability to read and understand blueprints.
Knowledge of safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.
Ability read and use both standard SAE and Metric measuring devices.
Integrity, ethics, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety conscious, and multi-tasking.
Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
The employee must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment, as prescribed under Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
The employee must be able to work above ground at heights of a minimum of 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man-lifts while working with machinery; in confined spaces and withstand extreme heat and cold in an outside climate or confined space.

Nice To Haves

One or more years experience as a machinist desired.

Responsibilities

Assist in the set up and operation of a variety of machine tools.
Study blueprints and drawings.
Learn the principles of precision alignment of rotating machinery and reading precision measuring tools.
Clean and lubricate machines, tools and equipment to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
Assist in moving and leveling machinery.
Assist in the assembly of parts into completed units.
Assist in securing equipment to deck and attach fuel, cooling, or lubricating lines as directed.
Flag cranes and be able to perform some rigging of small lifts as required.
Work under close supervision.
Perform other duties as assigned.