Class Outside Machinist - SDCA

Position: A Class Outside Machinist - SDCA
Overall purpose of job:
To work within a team of Outside Machinists to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

REPORTS TO:

Production Supervision AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Install equipment on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.

Disassemble, fault find, repair and re-assemble shipboard equipment as directed by the supervisor.

Mark and measure to close tolerances using Austal calibrated equipment

Safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements.

Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.

Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department

Ensure adherence to correct work procedures.

Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.

Develop other team member’s skill levels.

Build pride of workmanship and quality through on the job training.

Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.

Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.

Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.

Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.

Follow Austal guidelines and procedures

Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage

Performs and executes work in compliance with NAVSEA STD Items Must be able to travel to off-site work locations

Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP
270)
QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE /

EXPERIENCE:

Comparable trade experience; comparable trade experience is defined as 5 or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, 2 years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship or 1-year minimum work experience as a B-class outside machinist onstrated knowledge of shaft alignment techniques including laser alignment systems and dial indicator alignment processes.

Demonstrated working knowledge of machining procedures,Strong mechanical aptitude required

Knowledge of ship terminology

Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings

Demonstrated ability to safely operate all fixed and non-fixed machinery

Ability set up machinery to meet flatness tolerance requirements.

Demonstrated ability to interpret job specifications

Ability to perform work on marine vessels.

Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Proven problem solving abilities

Must be able to travel to off-site work locations

Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP
270)
TOOLS:

Must have full set of personal toolsLIASES WITH:

Supervisors Production ManagerPDSS Leadership Safety personnel ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:18 years of age or older at time of application

Able to provide proof of US Person Status No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date Willing to submit to a drug screen

Willing to submit to a background check

The ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS and or any other clearance or access that may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are…