We have a wonderful opportunity for four Inside Machinists in Norfolk, VA with one of our Clients in the Ship Repair Industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other technical trade related documents
- Mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand/eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions
- Skilled in the selection, set-up and operation of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work
- Must have own tools
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Must have an advanced leader’s knowledge and full qualification with the following:
- Blueprint reading / technical writing- reports & records
- Heat treating and shrinkage
- Familiarity with measuring tools such as micrometers, height gauges, vernier calipers, and dividing heads
- Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from ½ thousands upwards)
- Maintain and repair the following machines: lathes, bridge port millers, horizontal millers, vertical millers, surfacing machines, drill presses, boring mills and shapers
- Experienced with the use of hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls
- Hand scraping of bearings fitted to shafts by means of bluing
- Gear cutting
- Disassembled parts storage (bag and tag)
- System tolerance determination and application
- Rudders and Steering systems to include: blue checking and fitting, piano wire alignment method, stock straightness determination, hydraulic and pneumatic controls
- Bearings and Bushings to include: lubrication types and methods, piano wire fit and alignment method, dial indicator alignment
- Engines, Motors, and Generators: diesel engines, gas or steam turbines, generators, motors, reduction gears, clutches, PTO’s, mount arrangements, systems flushing, heat exchanger (shell/tube and plate/frame), heat exchanger and systems leak testing
- Propulsion Shafting to include: CPP shafting, hydraulic couplings, clearance (water bearings), wear downs (oil bearings), Piano wire alignment method, dial indicator alignment, FRP spark test, bearing contact determination, shaft straightness (run out) determination
- Seals to include: gaskets, packing, and “O”-rings, lips & labyrinth, mechanical, tightness testing
- Valve work: leak testing, seat types, packing/gasketing/lubrication, lapping, seat types (materials and types),
- Propellers to include: Keyed, Tapered, Flanged & Key fits- Solid and Built, CPP Systems, Polishing
- K. Pumps to include: Valving (internal & external), Bearing & Sealing arrangements, Alignment (dial indicator & laser)
- Instruct lower classes of machinists; manage work/personnel assignments; requisition of job materials;
- Deck machinery: gear boxes, bearings/seal arrangements, alignments, drivers (electric, mechanical, or hydraulic), sheaves, cables, turrets, booms
- Safety:
- safe handling/use/storage of gasses
- safe work practices
- PPE
- tank safe opening practices
- lock-out/tag-out
- confined space practices
- respirator/harness fit
- oil spill response
HOURS:
- First shift starts at 6AM. May work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project.
PAY:
- Local starts at $32/hour for 1st Class (Preferred)
- Per Diem is offered for Non-local
