MACHINIST ENTRY LEVEL

About the role

Outside machinists are responsible for installing, grooming, testing, and repairing a ship’s major mechanical components and systems. Work can occur on commercial or naval ships in various stages of new construction, overhaul, or repair. Ship components that are part of this work include steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults and weapons systems, periscopes, laundry, food service, or refrigeration equipment.

Outside machinists operate a wide variety of tools and machinery ranging from wrenches and screwdrivers to complex and sophisticated equipment such as saws, drill presses, optical equipment, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, and lathes.

Responsibilities

• Install, groom, test, and repair major mechanical components and systems on ships
• Work on components such as steam turbines, reduction gears, propellers, reactor components, catapults, weapons systems, periscopes, laundry, food service, or refrigeration equipment
• Operate tools and machinery including wrenches, screwdrivers, saws, drill presses, optical equipment, mills, portable machines, boring equipment, precision grinders, and lathes

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older and legally eligible to work in the U.S.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at extreme heights
• Ability to work in small, tight, or confined spaces
• Ability to kneel, squat, crawl, bend, stoop, and climb on a daily basis
• Ability to lift heavy objects weighing 40 lbs. or more
• Ability to work while repeatedly reaching overhead
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors year-round in all weather conditions
• Ability to work in areas with radiation
• Ability to take and pass a respirator fit test
• Ability to take and pass a Physical Agility Test
• Ability to work assigned shift as production needs

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical concepts (e.g., Automotive Repair, Plant Maintenance, Machinery Installation/Repair) or relevant tools or techniques
• Experience with HVAC systems or parts

Note: If you have 5 or more years of job-related experience and/or technical/vocational school training, you should apply for the X43-Outside Machinist Experienced job posting.

Nice to Have

• Prior mechanical experience such as Automotive Repair, Plant Maintenance, Machinery Installation/Repair
• Successful completion of a technical/vocational program in Machining, Diesel Technology, Automotive, HVAC, Mechanical