Outside Machinist

Overview

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Welding department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for 2 Outside Machinists to work 1st shift
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Shift: ALL

Security Clearance
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No Clearance

Outside Machinist J1 thru J4

Typically has a High School diploma or equivalent plus relevant work experience as noted below:

• Outside Machinist J4
  • Minimum of 5 (five) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.
  • Must meet all Journeyman 3 Outside Machinist requirements.
  • Must be able to furnish sizes and clearance and also recommendations to supervisor.
  • Able to read and use tech manuals and blueprints and specification items.
• Outside Machinist J3
  • Minimum of 4 (four) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.
  • Must meet all Journeyman 2 Outside Machinist requirements.
  • Able to read and use tech manuals and blueprints and specification items.
  • Able to use and understand precision measuring instruments.
• Outside Machinist J2
  • Minimum of 3 (three) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.
  • Must meet all Journeyman 1 Outside Machinist requirements.
• Outside Machinist J1
  • Minimum of 2 (two) years directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.
  • Must be able to work on any equipment shown below with close supervision.

A. Experienced in machinery overhaul and installation and testing of all the following:

• Winches (Electric driven
  * Electro hydraulic)
• Anchor windlasses
• Steering gear
• Air compressors
• Pump and motor alignments
• Valve repairs
• Diesel engine repairs
• Hydraulic trouble shooting
  * repairs
• Reduction gear repairs
• Generator repairs
• Boat davit repairs
• Bearing fit-up & installation
• Gas turbine repairs
• Louvers
• Aircraft Elevators
• Underwater Hull Strainer Plates
• Cranes
• Brakes
• Resilient Mounts
• Emitter Belts
• OD Box Removal/Install
• Sliding Pad Eyes
• Rast Track

B. Propulsion experience of the following:

• Shafting repairs and alignment, fixed and controllable pitch
• Propellers removed and installed
• Rudders repair and installed

C. Tool requirements:

• Operate grinder fixed and portable
• Operate drill presses fixed and portable
• Fixed presses
• Porta powers
• Hydraulic jacks
• Torches and torque wrenches
• Assorted sizes of combination wrenches
• socket sets
• slip joint pliers
• adjustable wrenches
• wire pliers
• hammers-ball pean, flat head, small mall
• screw drivers (flat and phillips)
• vise grips
• 6” scale- 12’ tape measure
• snap ring pliers
• Micrometers, dial indicators, calipers
• pipe wrench
• punch set and chisels
• Other tools as identified and determined as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• X Carrying
• X Lifting
• X Walking
• X Climbing
• X Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels
• X Crawling
• X Sitting
• Visual Requirements
• X Crouching
• X Standing
• X Hearing
• Other
• X Kneeling
• X Talking

Visual Requirements:
The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by electricians, technicians, service people, painters, mechanics, etc.

Must be able to climb on and around ships and walk to other yard areas and requires extended periods of standing and walking (75%). Inspections and work may require climbing ladders, working at heights, walking on scaffolding and observing co-workers using tools and equipment. Lifting/carrying tools and parts weighing up to 50 lbs. on frequent basis. Standing, bending, sitting, reaching, pushing, pulling, crouching, kneeling, handling, finger dexterity, feeling, eye/hand/foot coordination, seeing, hearing required.

Selecting appropriate tools for jobs, as per trade classification. Works in tight, confined work spaces on board ship and is exposed to varied temperatures, wind, wet and humid…