Job Details

Shipyard Staffing is currently hiring for Outside Machinist with Active Secret Clearance for work in the Hampton Roads area.

Outside Machinist Position Summary

 Repair, modify or overhaul various types of equipment or systems. Set up and operate portable machining tools or equipment. Involves heavy lifting, frequent stooping or bending and possible working assignments in overhead structures, confined spaces or beneath machinery. Strict adherence to safety, quality standards, good housekeeping habits, high level of critical thinking/reading comprehension, and frequent travel/overtime are required.

Outside Machinist Duties & Responsibilities 

• Requires limited supervision/oversight and is familiar with the trade qualifications and can perform most tasks required as an Outside Machinist.
• Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade as well as the ability to use such precision measuring instruments as height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, verniers, lay-out tools, tachometers, thermometers, vibration indicators and posses the ability to accurately record readings and measurements as well as complete documentation, repair, and testing of equipment.
• Must have the ability to interpret and work from basic blueprints, sketches and specifications, and have experience in the disassembly, repair, installation, testing and inspection of ship machinery such as, but not limited to, propelling machinery, pumps, valves, launchers, discharge machinery, ventilation equipment, steering gear, evaporators, heaters, condensers, propulsion plants, torpedo tubes, shutter doors, antennae mast mechanical groups.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED with Apprenticeship Diploma and additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine mechanical systems in a repair department or shipyard.
• Must have the ability to obtain government base access.
• Knowledge and practical skills tests required.
• NAVSEA Hatch Inspector, Electroplating, Deep Submergence Systems (SOC MCD A, B, and C), SUBSAFE Qualification. 
• Must have a fully adjudicated secret clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen who is not a dual citizen of any other country. 

Additional Information

 WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is considered SHOP/OUTDOORS which is characterized as follows.

• Primarily outdoors during the day and occasionally at night
• Frequently working on or near moving equipment and vibrating equipment
• Humidity is frequently above 90%
• Noise is over 85 decibels
• Light is intense/glare
• Occasional exposure to open fire/flames/sparks
• Frequent exposure to airborne dust, fumes, and gases
• Work surface is stable
• Constant exposure to dust
• Includes exposure to contaminants
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY/REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is considered MEDIUM work.

OCCASIONAL

• Lift 20-50 pounds
• Work in confined spaces, kneel, jump, run, work while lying on stomach/back, crawl, and use repetitive movements of the arms and hands.
• Identify color differences
• Wear PPE for skin protection

      FREQUENT

• Lift 10-25 pounds
• Climb stairs/ladders, stand, balance, stoop, squat, reach, and lift/carry objects
• Twist body, sit with back supported, head forward/flexed, head tilted/rotated, and work with arms extended overhead
• Operate a motor vehicle

       CONSTANT

• Lift up to 10 pounds
• Wear PPE protection for body, vision, and hearing protection

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.