JOURNEYMAN MACHINIST (OUTSIDE) - NBB

About the Company

Nichols Bros. Boat Builders (NBBB) has been building boats on Whidbey Island since 1964. The yard is located in Freeland, WA and produces state-of-the-art vessels including tugs, ferries, fire boats, fishing vessels, barges, dinner boats, and other sophisticated ships. The Seattle metropolitan area is about an hour away. Together with sister company Everett Ship Repair (ESR) and Shared Ice Services, NBBB represents Ice Cap Holdings' presence in the Pacific Northwest maritime community.

What You Will Do

• Install and align major equipment and propulsion systems including main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
• Form, fit, and fabricate structural machinery foundations to blueprints from steel or aluminum, including layout, MIG and Arc welding, and tacking of components.
• Align and lock down main engines and gear boxes during sea trials.
• Lay out, cut, form, machine, and prepare for final assembly of all work assignments.
• Use a variety of mounted and hand power tools, including lathe, milling machine, grinder, drills, dial calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Test and inspect machine parts and equipment to ensure tolerances are within owner specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Use standard and metric measurements and conversions.
• Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as shear, break, roll, press, and band saw.
• Work with Oxygen Propane torches and Plasma cutters.
• Maintain work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition and follow all safety policies and regulations.
• Work as a member of a team or alone, using adaptability and problem solving to complete assigned tasks.
• Express ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Occasionally provide relief for Inside Machinist in building custom components with lathe, milling, drilling, and molding operations, including small and large assembly, machining of steel, alloys, and ship assemblies to blueprint specifications using conventional lathes, mills, and grinders.
• Adhere to safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Work as a member of a team, demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret, and problem solve.
• Embrace NBBB safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping at all times.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision.
• Share trade knowledge with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles.
• Perform other tasks as needed that may arise in the work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Machinery Assembler or Machinist (Journeyman).
• High school education or equivalent, or vocational education.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications and work from drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to understand and apply basic math skills.
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding and experience with lathe and milling machines.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Proficiency in converting from SAE to metric and from fractions to decimals.
• Experience working around heavy machinery.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair) or marine construction environment.
• Experience and proficiency with laser alignment (e.g., Rotoline, Pinpoint).
• Certification as a Shipyard Competent Person.
• Experience and proficiency working with multiple alloys/materials (for example, Steel and Aluminum).
• Working knowledge and understanding of applicable NAVSEA standard items.
• OSHA 10 Certification.
• Certification and experience in the use of forklifts and manlifts.
• Interest in and aptitude for taking on future crew leadership roles.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance with optional supplemental life and disability insurance programs
• Paid time off
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Culture of Learning with State-Certified Apprenticeship Programs