Outside Machinist

Machinist / Outside Machinist / Helper
Location: Newport News, VA
Start date: Upcoming Saturday (Candidates who have already started the shipyard badging/access process may be able to move through onboarding more quickly.)

Additional Pay: Night Shift, Maritime, and Overtime differentials are paid in addition to the base pay rate.

We are currently seeking 4 workers for an immediate shipyard staffing need. Openings may include Machinists, Outside Machinists, and Helpers.

Key Requirements (Must Confirm with Cand):

• Shipyard industry experience is preferred.
• Saturday availability is strongly preferred due to the immediate staffing need.
• Candidates who are not available Saturday may still be considered based on their earliest available start date.
• Candidates who have already started the shipyard badging/access process may be able to move through onboarding more quickly.
• Ability to move through the required process on an approximately 24-hour turnaround is important.
• Immediate availability is strongly preferred.

Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Transport and set up tools, machinery, and fixtures to support machining operations
• Perform machining operations using equipment such as: portable milling machines, clamshell lathes, line boring systems, grinding machines, hydraulic tensioning systems, as well as various hand and power tools.
• Take measurements of machined features using precision measuring equipment
• Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
• Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
• Performs mechanical assembly and disassembly of equipment using a variety of hand and power tools
• Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructions
• Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
• Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
• Communicates with customers and government representatives to coordinate work onsite
• Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers
• Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Completes inspection and as-found condition reports for completed work
• Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 3 to 5 years of related experience in machining, field machining, or mechanical repair is preferred.
• Experience operating lathes, grinders, boring mills, planers, and portable machining equipment is preferred.
• Experience with turning, drilling, tapping, boring, honing, and polishing processes is preferred.
• Large-part machining experience, including ship propeller shafting or ship steering gear, is a plus.
• Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English
• Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability and willingness to learn
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read precision measuring tools
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to work independently and as part as a team
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
• Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Night Shift Differential Pay is additional
• Overtime Pay is additional
• Maritime On-Site Pay is additional

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer