JOURNEYMAN MACHINIST (OUTSIDE) - NBB

About the role

Journeyman Machinist (Outside) NBBB is a position at Nichols Bros. Boat Builders, a boat manufacturing company established in 1964 on Whidbey Island, Washington. The role involves installing and aligning major equipment and propulsion systems, as well as fabricating machinery components, foundations, and sub-assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Install and align major equipment and propulsion systems including main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
• Forms, fits, and fabricates structural machinery foundations to blueprints from steel or aluminum, including layout and MIG and Arc welding and tacking of components.
• Aligns and locks 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 sheer, 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.
• Works as a member of a team or alone, using adaptability and problem solving to complete assigned tasks.
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Occasionally provides relief for Inside Machinist in building custom components will 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.
• Works as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Always embraces NBB safety culture and practices safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping.

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, 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
• Able to understand and perform basic mathematics
• Understanding and experience with lathe and milling machines
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• 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.

What You Bring to Our Team

• Previous experience in a shipyard (new construction or repair) or marine construction environment
• Experience and proficiency with laser alignment (i.e. Rotoline, Pinpoint)
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology
• 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 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
• 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

Equal Employment Opportunity

Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, political affiliation, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability. Nichols Bros. Boat Builders is a drug free workplace, and all applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and a background check.