1st Class Outside Machinist

1st Class Outside Machinist PC05

This position is responsible for performing a variety of assembly and machining processes in a shipyard environment. This is a highly skilled position responsible for carrying out repairs, modifications, and manufacturing new parts as it relates to ship repair and modernization. Work includes small and large assembly, machining of steel, alloys and ship assemblies to blueprint specifications using conventional lathes, mills, VTL's, HBM's, grinders, as well as programmable machines. Outside machinists require precision layout, measuring and mathematic skills to calculate dimensions and tolerances. The position is also responsible for disassembling, assembling, testing and inspecting components for function and precision to ensure proper performance. Familiarity with ship repair terminology and compartment location is desirable. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

Qualifications and Experience 1. Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence. 2. Must have general understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature. 3. Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.) 4. Must be able to write comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the parts and assemblies being worked and recommendations for repair. 5. Must be able to work from Process Control Procedures (PCP). 6. Must be able to use precision measurement tools. 7. Must be able to use conventional lathes, mills, VTL, HBMs, and grinders. 8. Must be able to use programmable machines. 9. Must be able to interpret drawings, sketches, tech manuals, and user manuals to the extent necessary to repair equipment or manufacture parts. 10. Must understand applicable NAVSEA standard items. 11. Must be able to accomplish onboard valve repairs. 12. Must have an understanding of Lock-out / Tag-out procedures. 13. Must be able to set up and machine onboard. 14. Must be able to use optics and Theodolite equipment, for in-place line boring. 15. Must be able to line bore holding tight tolerances. 16. Must be able to provide direction to Improvers and Helpers. 17. Must understand the proper and safe use and operation of the hand and power tools required to accomplish the work. 18. Must have highly developed Math skills. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system and the metric system. 19. Six (6) years of inside machinist experience. Some experience in the ship repair environment is highly desirable.

Duties and Responsibilities 1. Comply with OSHA standards and Shipyard best safety practices. 2. Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the supervisor. 3. Work shifts and overtime as assigned. 4. Keep the work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift. 5. Accomplish ship checks or ship work as assigned. 6. Complete work assignments as scheduled and provide status of unfinished work for shift turnover. 7. Comply with the Company's "Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy" which requires that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment. 8. Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner. Work Tasks Include: a. Prepare a safe work environment at your station cleaning the area of filings and scrap parts as often as necessary. b. Compile as-found reports identifying the status of equipment prior to work. c. Perform in-place valve repairs on the ship. d. Write material take offs with adequate information for ordering. e. Set up and attend lathes and mills. f. Conduct or assist with operational shop tests. g. Write informative and coherent condition reports in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-01or other regulatory body standard specifications. h. Provide quality work and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor. i. Implement Lock-out Tag-out for work being performed.

Work Environment The working environment in the shipyard varies from a normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, and extreme heat and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present. There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements. Personnel can expect to work in a variety of spaces from confined areas accessible only by manholes to high platforms accessible only by scaffolding or ladders. Work may also be accomplished using mechanical lifts as working platforms. However, most of the work accomplished by the Outside Machinist is outdoors in the shipyard. The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud, especially inside of vessels. The noise encountered in the shop is generally low to moderate. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment is mandatory. There is always the potential of falling objects and personnel are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts during work. Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that personnel may encounter every day in the course of performing work on ships, piers, docks. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle directly or work from touch; reach out with arms; climb; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; and communicate in a loud environment. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific Physical Requirements: Candidates may be required to demonstrate any or all requirements. 1. Lift/push/pull 50 lbs to 100 lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day). 2. Lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day). 3. Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hours). Bend, squat crouch, crawl and kneel. 4. Climb in a safe manner (climbing, includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders and ramps). 5. Work at a variety of levels and positions (ex. Waist, eye, above head). 6. Good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles. 7. Sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment. 8. Access work areas through 18" x 36" openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (33-66% of the day). 9. Respond to visual, verbal, and audible sounds/commands. 10. Work at heights above 12' from ladders, scaffolding, and manlifts. 11. Fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side and reaching down. 12. Perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers. 13. Turn head from side to side and about on the vertical axis. Turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labor One does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.