This position is responsible for removing, installing, and testing main and auxiliary shipboard equipment including but not limited to: Main Reduction Gears (MRG), pumps, valves, hydraulic equipment, steam equipment, valves, propellers, bearings, etc. on maritime vessels including US Navy, Military Sealift Command, and commercial. The work occurs in various stages of repair and modernization and requires the ability to operate a wide variety of tools and machinery, and the ability to read and comprehend specifications and drawings. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE *Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence. * Must have comprehensive understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature. *Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) *Must be able to use precision measurement tools. *Must be able to effectively confer job related information to the structural supervisor and small groups and provide technical guidance to Helpers. *Must be able to interpret drawings, sketches, tech manuals, and user manuals to the extent necessary to remove, repair, and install equipment. *Must understand the NAVSEA standard items, especially 009-04 for tests, inspections, and check points; 009-23 for interferences; and 009-24 for blanking and match marks. *Must have a comprehensive understanding of Lock-out / Tag-out procedures. *Must understand laser alignment. *Must understand reverse indicator alignment procedures. *Must understand the proper and safe use and operation of the hand and power tools required to accomplish the work. *Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system and the metric system. *Five (5) years of machinist experience, two (2) of which in the maritime environment.
Category: Outside Machinist
Information
NOTE: The following descriptions is a GENERAL OVERVIEW of this career, and not a description of a particular job posting.
An outside machinist installs and repairs equipment, sets up and handles manufacturing machinery and ensures that production equipment is adequate and functional. The machinist also operates machines manually or through control mechanisms, inspects equipment and materials and communicates with co-workers, subordinates and superiors.
An Outside Machinist's typical duties include:
- Disassembling or dismantling valves or pumps, inspecting for wear and assessing replacement need, then re-assembling
- Installing stanchions and hand rails for gratings and ladders
- Installing piping for steam, exhaust, suction, discharge, heating, and/or refrigeration
- Dismantling, inspecting and repairing deck machinery, main engines, generator governors, and/or turbines
- Running horizontal and vertical lines for alignment of engines
- Overhauling and repairing refrigerating machinery
Education
Most outside machinist careers require a high school diploma, as well as training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, and/or an associate's degree.
Outside machinists usually need one or two years of on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be available.
Qualifications
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is typically required. Outside Machinists generally have a broad background in diesel repair and maintenance.