Outside Machinist

Outside Machinist

We are seeking a Junior Outside Machinist to provide support at Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Product Family located in San Diego, CA. This Junior Outside Machinist will be responsible for accomplishing mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop. To include the removal, repair, overhaul, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on ship's mechanical systems and equipment.

What You Will Do

• Accomplish mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop.
• Work includes removal, repair, overhaul, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on ship's mechanical systems, equipment, and components including: Antenna tilting groups (ATGs), twin and single boom. Boat davit equipment, including nitrogen accumulators. System nitrogen charging, hydro testing, and functional/operational testing of related systems. Torpedo strike down equipment, including lift and dogging hatch actuator cylinders. Various types and sizes of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, including centrifugal pumps, vane pumps, sliding shoe pumps, piston pumps, and closed and open-ended pumps. Additionally, related couplings, mechanical seals, and other pump-related components. Capstans, winches, anchor windlasses, steering pumps, sliding pad eyes, and towed array mechanical equipment. Includes equipment brakes and slew motor gear assemblies. Mag cable reel brake systems. Slew motors, luff cylinders, and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related components. Retractable bitts and roller chocks, Baxter bolts, and deck drains. Morpack and Limitorque motor operated valve (MOV) mechanical gear assemblies and hydraulic control motors. Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and JP-5 hose reels.
• Utilize standard mechanic's tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators, and other precision measuring instruments, fixtures, portable machine tools, and various gauges in the removal, repair, overhaul, assembly, installation, and testing of equipment, subassemblies, and components.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, and assess equipment parts and components to determine the extent of wear and damage in justification of recommendations for reuse or disposal of assemblies and components.
• Identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment, components, and subassemblies being worked on. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.
• Protect machined and critical surfaces during removal. Install foreign material exclusion (FME) coverings on all openings.
• Identify, tag, and inspect system, equipment, and piping components, connections, fasteners, and parts for reinstallation or replacement.
• Perform pump and motor alignments using Rotoalign laser alignment optics and reverse indicator methods. Ensure all removed interferences are correctly reinstalled as part of completion for all shipboard work.
• Drill, tap, thread, and clean various deck and equipment fastener/fastener hole threads, including deck drains and Baxter bolts.
• Identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment, components, and subassemblies. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.

What You Must Have

• High School education, or Trade School or equivalent, and 4 years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to complete OSHA 10, CPR, low speed vehicle training (for operation of carts), and completion of PQS 301 Craftsman qualification within ninety (90) days of providing direct support.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC ID Base access and DoD Security Clearance.
• Start date contingent upon approval of base access which is required for this position and continued employment.
• May require forklift license depending on shop need - will require forklift physical.

Bonus Points For...

• A current, valid DoD confidential security clearance or higher.
• Recent Outside Machinist experience on USN ships.
• Prefer technical/professional certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where system equipment is in hard-to-reach places, requiring the need to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Work in inclement weather and/or with high noise levels.
• Be exposed to oil, grease, dirt, dampness, noise, and vibration.
• Must be able to frequently lift, carry, and help set up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally assist with lifting items that weigh over 50 pounds (two persons required).
• Able to work in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• May require wearing a respirator.
• Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.