Outside Machinist Improver

Overview

Labor One is hiring Outside Machinist Improvers for a project in San Diego, California. Shipyard experience is required. Please contact our team for more information! Cell:  ;  or . Please send us a text if we don’t answer. Walk-ins Accepted! Apply today! 1625 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91950. Office

Hours:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM

This position is responsible for removing, installing, and testing main and auxiliary shipboard equipment including but not limited to:
Main Reduction Gears (MRG), pumps, valves, hydraulic equipment, steam equipment, valves, propellers, bearings, etc. on maritime vessels including US Navy, Military Sealift Command, and commercial. The work occurs in various stages of repair and modernization and requiring the ability to operate a wide variety of tools and machinery, and the ability to read and comprehend specifications and drawings. The qualifications and general capabilities listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability desired by the shipyard.

• Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
• Must have basic print (drawing) reading and interpretation skills.
• Must have a working understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
• Must be physically and medically capable of wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job as prescribed under OSHA standards. PPE includes hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe shoes, goggles, respirator, safety harness, safety line, flotation gear, etc.)
• Must be able to write reports describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item, and provide recommended corrective action.
• Must be able to work from Process Control Procedures (PCP).
• Must be able to use precision measurement tools.
• Must be able to effectively confer job related information to the structural supervisor and small groups, and provide technical guidance to Helpers and Improvers.
• Must have a basic understanding of drawings, sketches, tech manuals, and user manuals.
• Must understand the NAVSEA standard items, especially 009-04 for tests, inspections, and check points; 009-23 for interferences; and 009-24 for blanking and match marks.
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
• Must understand the proper and safe use and operation of the hand and power tools required to accomplish the work.
• Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system and the metric system.
• Three (3) years of machinist experience, preferably one (1) of which is in the maritime environment.

• Comply with OSHA standards and the shipyards best safety practices.
• Arrive at the designated work site at the assigned time and end the shift as directed by the supervisor.
• Work shifts and overtime as assigned.
• Keep the work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
• Complete work assignments as scheduled and provide status of unfinished work for shift turnover.
• Assist with the preparation of Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor.
• Comply with the Company”s “Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy” which requires that all relationships among persons in the workplace will be businesslike and free of bias, prejudice, and harassment.
• Receive technical guidance and carry out directions from a Journeyman or Supervisor.
• Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner.

• Prepare a safe work area especially as it relates to fire prevention.
• Assist in the coordinate work with other crafts to disconnect and remove equipment.
• Compile as-found reports identifying the status of equipment prior to work.
• Assist with in-place valve repairs.
• Assist with material take offs with adequate information for ordering.
• Assist with equipment alignment.
• Assist with operational tests.
• Keep blanking logs up to date.
• Run and remove lines and…