Plasma Machine Operator​/C

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not intended to be an employment contract. Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. maintains its status as an at-will employer. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, waive or reduce these minimal standards.

In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described be interpreted as all-inclusive. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. To perform this job successfully, an individual is expected to be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability expected. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which imposes undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding.

Set up and operate CNC plasma machine to fabricate material in accordance with specifications, plans, and safety standards.

Because Eastern Shipbuilding is continually growing to meet the needs of our customers, the essential duties and responsibilities may be different than described. Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends and holidays. Inspect and operate equipment daily. Adjust controls to set and regulate machining factors as needed. Start machine and observe machine operation to reposition workpiece, change or adjust machine settings as needed.

Perform all necessary production work as part of the manufacturing process according to work instructions. Troubleshoot equipment and make repairs/adjustments as needed. Perform all necessary quality checks during production and follow procedures when defective material/parts are discovered. Ensure finished product meets specifications and standards set forth by Company. Work with minimal supervision. Duties may include cross‑training on such machines as the Press Brake and Wheelabrator equipment as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

May indirectly supervise and train subordinates.

Education/

Experience:

High school diploma or GED equivalence plus three years working knowledge of CNC machines; operating processes, procedures and techniques used in operating CNC plasma machines desired. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. One-year experience as a CNC plasma machine operator required plus experience operating overhead cranes. Requires knowledge of ship terminology, safety, and OSHA regulations.

Skills:

Ability to demonstrate effective trouble shooting and problem‑solving skills. Requires basic to intermediate level computer skills with the ability to load files from network location or disk. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written. Ability to effectively present information and respond to…