Outside Machinist 28373

Summary

For over a century HII has built and maintained the U.S. Navys most powerful warships. Join us as we continue to maintain the Navys readiness!

We are seeking a Junior Outside Machinist to provide support at Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) Product Family located in San Diego CA. This Junior Outside Machinist will be responsible for accomplishing mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop. To include the removal repair overhaul installation alignment troubleshooting modifying and testing on ships mechanical systems and equipment.

What You Will Do

• Accomplish mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop. Work includes removal repair overhaul installation alignment troubleshooting modifying and testing on ships mechanical systems equipment and components including:
  • Antenna tilting groups (ATGs) twin and single boom.
  • Boat davit equipment including nitrogen accumulators. System nitrogen charging hydro testing and functional/operational testing of related systems.
  • Torpedo strike down equipment including lift and dogging hatch actuator cylinders.
  • Various types and sizes of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps including centrifugal pumps vane pumps sliding shoe pumps piston pumps and closed and open-ended pumps. Additionally related couplings mechanical seals and other pump-related components.
  • Capstans winches anchor windlasses steering pumps sliding pad eyes and towed array mechanical equipment. Includes equipment brakes and slew motor gear assemblies.
  • Mag cable reel brake systems.
  • Slew motors luff cylinders and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related components.
  • Retractable bitts and roller chocks Baxter bolts and deck drains.
  • Morpack and Limitorque motor operated valve (MOV) mechanical gear assemblies and hydraulic control motors.
  • Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and JP-5 hose reels.

• Uutilize standard mechanics tools torque wrenches micrometers dial indicators and other precision measuring instruments fixtures portable machine tools and various gauges in the removal repair overhaul assembly installation and testing of equipment subassemblies and components.
• Disassemble clean inspect and assess equipment parts and components to determine the extent of wear and damage in justification of recommendations for reuse or disposal of assemblies and components.
• Identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment components and subassemblies being worked on. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.
• Protect machined and critical surfaces during removal. Install foreign material exclusion (FME) coverings on all openings. Identify tag and inspect system equipment and piping components connections fasteners and parts for reinstallation or replacement.
• Perform pump and motor alignments using Rotoalign laser alignment optics and reverse indicator methods.
• Ensure all removed interferences are correctly reinstalled as part of completion for all shipboard work.
• Drill tap thread and clean various deck and equipment fastener/fastener hole threads including deck drains and Baxter bolts.
• Identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment components and subassemblies. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.

What You Must Have

• High School education or Trade School or equivalent and 4 years of related experience.
• Must provide own hand tools as designated per trades specialty.
• Must be able to complete OSHA 10 CPR low speed vehicle training (for operation of carts) and completion of PQS 301 Craftsman qualification within ninety (90) days of providing direct support.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CAC ID Base access and DoD Security Clearance.
• Start date contingent upon approval of base access which is required for this position and continued employment.
• May require forklift license depending on shop need - will require forklift physical.

Bonus Points For...

• A current valid DoD confidential security clearance or higher.
• Recent Outside Machinist experience on USN ships.
• Prefer technical/professional certifications.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work from ladders scaffolding and platforms and where system equipment is in hard-to-reach places requiring the need to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work in inclement weather and/or with high noise levels. Be exposed to oil grease dirt dampness noise and vibration.
• Must be able to frequently lift carry and help set up tools equipment and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally assist with lifting items that weigh over 50 pounds (two persons required).
• Able to work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces.
• Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
• May require wearing a respirator. Travel may be required within and outside of the continental United States.