Outside Machinist

Overview

BAE Systems is hiring Outside Machinists to support the Norfolk Ship Repair facility.

• The Outside Machinist Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, general dock, rudders, shafting, propeller work, and testing.
• Demonstrate general knowledge of equipment operation for assembly, installation and testing; record work performed and follow specified safety policies and procedures.
• Developing knowledge means understanding how to perform tasks in the listed categories and completing them with minimal assistance; the mechanic may assist or perform tasks independently as specified.
• Assist with repair, cleaning, removal, and installation of deck machinery; work with rudders, shafting, line shaft bearings, and propellers; assist with testing and alignments as required.

• General Machinist Knowledge:
  Use of measuring devices; use of hand and power tools
• Blueprints:
  Read basic blueprints
• Customer Equipment:
  Care and protection of customer equipment
• Stationary and Portable Power Tool Operation (Electrical, Pneumatic, or Hydraulic)
• Valve Overhaul:
  Types of valves and applications
• Reach Rods/Valve Operators:
  Parts and setup
• Pump Overhaul and Alignments:
  Removal, installation and alignment basics
• Deck Machinery:
  Roles and components (Anchor Windlass, Sliding Pad Eye, Boat Davit, Capstans)
• Rudders, Shafting, Line Shaft Bearings, Propellers, Controllable Pitch Propeller Systems:
  Operation, parts, repair, installation, and testing

• Education Minimum:
  High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  3 to 5 years
• Practical Theory:
  Knowledge of job planning, proper tool selection, assisting helpers with minimal supervision

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
• Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
• Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
• Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
• Must be able to wear applicable PPE (Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, steel toes shoes, ear protection)

• Education Preferred:
  High School Diploma/GED
• Preferred Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  3 to 5 years

• Trained in all annual NAVSEA Standard Items (preferred)

• General knowledge of ship systems; distilling plants, steam plant, diesel plant, hydraulics systems
• Understanding of naval vessel compartments, number systems and vessel terminology for CG, DDG, and LHD ships (preferred)

This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), which will determine your wages.

Employee Benefits:

Benefits for Union employees are governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Generally, employees are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; employee assistance program; legal plan; and other perks including discounts. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave. Recognition programs and other incentives may be available.

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector does the big stuff: armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair. Our employees build products to protect lives, continually hone skills, and work as a team on a global scale.

At BAE Systems, we work hard to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are committed to ensuring everyone can see themselves reflected at every level of the company and have opportunities to grow and contribute meaningfully.