Outside Machinist - Shipyard 1st & 2nd Shift
About The Position
As an Outside Machinist, you assemble, install, modify, and repair surface ship machinery and systems. You set up, service, repair, align, and test mechanical and electromechanical machines, using precision measuring tools to perform machining tasks accurately. You evaluate procedures and recommend changes to improve setup and production efficiency. The role includes major overhauls and rebuilds of diesel, gas, and air compressors; disassembly, reassembly, and testing of towing and mooring winches, capstans, anchor windlasses, and hydraulic and mechanical cranes; and removing and reinstalling generators. You also perform major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts, contributing to the safe and smooth operation of marine vessels.
Requirements
- General knowledge of ships and machinery.
- Knowledge of gearboxes.
- Ability to rig props, shafts, generators, pumps, and engines.
- Ability to align pumps to motors.
- Ability to remove and reinstall generators.
- Ability to take readings on props, shafts, and bearings.
- Ability to pass a drug test.
- Must have basic hand tools.
- Willingness to learn, self-motivation, reliability, ability to work independently, and pride in quality work are sought.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of machining experience preferred.
- Shipyard experience preferred; multiple factors will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assemble, install, modify, and repair surface ship machinery and systems.
- Set up, service, repair, align, and test mechanical and electromechanical machines.
- Use precision measuring tools to perform machining tasks accurately.
- Evaluate procedures and recommend improvements to setup and production efficiency.
- Overhaul and rebuild diesel, gas, and air compressors.
- Disassemble, reassemble, and test towing winch components, mooring winches, capstans, anchor windlasses, and hydraulic and mechanical cranes.
- Remove and reinstall generators.
- Perform major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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