Pump and Valve Mechanic

Responsibilities for this Position

Pump and Valve Mechanic

Location: Norfolk, VA, US, 23523

National Steel and Shipbuilding Com

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 Inside Machine Shop. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for three Pump and Valve Mechanic J1 - J4. The hours are 0600
-1445 M-F and some weekends.

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance :
No Clearance

GUIDELINES FOR INSIDE MACHINIST (PUMP MECHANIC AND VALVE MECHANIC)

JOURNEYPERSON 4

Should be able to work on any equipment shown below. Able to understand and submit CFRs with dimensional information. Be able to track orders for parts.

Identify parts.

Read and use tech manual and blueprints.

They should be able to furnish sizes and clearances and recommendation for repairs to the supervisor.

JOURNEYPERSON 3

Should be able to work on any equipment shown below with very little supervision. Should have vast selection of pump specific tools to include calipers, indicators and micrometers.

They should be able to identify parts, read and use tech manual and blueprints.

JOURNEYPERSON 2

Should be able to work on any equipment shown below with supervision. Should have acquired pump specific tools. Read dial indicator and other precision measurement tools.

JOURNEYPERSON 1

Should be able to work on any equipment shown below with close supervision.

Experience in the overhaul and testing of all the following:

• Close coupled pumps
• Reciprocating pumps
• Valve pumps
• Rotary pumps
• Gear pumps
• Circulating pumps
• Vacuum pumps

All journeyperson should have an assortment of combination wrenches, socket sets, adjustable wrenches, socket sets, adjustable wrenches, hammers-ball pean and flat head, screw drivers, vice grips, 6 scale, slip joint pliers, wire pliers, allen wrenches.

The Inside Machinist Pumps J4 is responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications, safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner. Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

• Typically has a High School diploma or equivalent plus 5 (five) years minimum directly related experience in a Shipyard Environment.
• Must meet all Journeyman Pump Machinist 3 requirements.
• Must be able to work on any equipment shown below with no supervision:
  Close coupled pumps, Reciprocating pumps, Valve pumps, Rotary pumps, Gear pumps, Circulating pumps and Vacuum pumps with supervision.
• Must be able to oversee a small group of people and lead the job from start to finish via work specification and EPCP/PCP/CWP.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize and prioritize well and handle problems and concerns without assistance.
• Proficient with the requirements of the process and the equipment used.
• Proficient with the requirements of the applicable OSHA and NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Must know how to set up a job and correspond with other shops.
• Must be able to understand and submit CFRs with dimensional information.
• Be able to track orders for parts and identify parts.
• Read and use tech manual and blueprints.
• Must be able to furnish sizes and clearances and recommendation for repairs to the supervisor.
• Set up and operations of conventional and special-purpose machines to fabricate metallic and nonmetallic parts, and fits and assembles machined parts into complete pumps with little supervision.

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Carrying

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Lifting

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Walking

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Climbing

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Pulling

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Must be able to go on vessels

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Crawling

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Sitting

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Visual Requirements:

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Crouching

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Standing

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Hearing

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Stooping

Other:

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Kneeling

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Talking

Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the job is at or within arms 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…