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Manual Machinist

Norfolk, VA 23523

Posted: 06/27/2025 Job Number: 42344416 Pay Rate: $32.00 / hour

Job Description

Qualifications
  • Routine blueprint reading and technical writing to accomplish work tasks.
  • Daily use of tools such as micrometers, height gauges, Vernier calipers, and dividing heads to support tasking.
  • Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from ½ thousands upwards).
  • Non routine maintenance and repair the portable machines tools.
  • Routine use of hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls 
  • Responsible for system tolerance determination and application.
  • Daily tasking will involve work on the following:
  • 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). 
  • Deck machinery: gear boxes, bearings/seal arrangements, alignments, drivers (electric, mechanical, or hydraulic), sheaves, cables, turrets, booms 
     
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job, but no less than 20 lbs.
  • Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders, work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces, including enter and moving through manholes.
  • May ride ships at sea for extended periods
  • Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat, humidity, noise and dirty conditions, working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
  • Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
  • Employee is required to operate trucks, forklifts & man-lifts..
HOURS
First shift starts at 6AM. May work 8,10 or 12 hours shifts determined by the project. 
 
Pay
  • $32/hour
  • Per Diem is offered for Non-local
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