Journeyman Outside Machinist — Shipyard Repair Pro

Ameri-Force, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Pay

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability Benefits

Term Life Benefits

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Ameri-Force, in Everett, WA, seeks a Journeyman Machinist to install and align major equipment and propulsion systems, fabricate components, and support other departments in a shipyard setting.

You will read blueprints, prepare foundations, perform welding, operate lathes and mills, and maintain safe, efficient work. We value teamwork, safety, and a proactive approach to problem solving on a demanding marine construction site.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years’ experience as a Machinery Assembler, or Machinist (Journeyman)
• High School Education or equivalent or vocational education
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices and vessel terminology
• Ability to read, interpret specifications, and work from drawings and blueprints
• Ability to understand and apply basic math skills
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Able to understand a perform basic mathematics
• Knowledge of basic hand and power tools
• Understanding and experience with lathe and milling machines
• Ability to work overtime as necessary
• Proficiency in converting from SAE to metric and from fractions to decimals
• Experience working around heavy machinery
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. must be able to work at heights of 60 ft.
• Ability to enter confined spaces using a respirator, and work in small workspaces at odd angles

Responsibilities

• Install and align major equipment and propulsion systems including, main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
• Forms, fits, and fabricates structural machinery foundations to blueprints from steel or aluminum including layout and MIG and Arc welding and tacking of components.
• Aligns and locks down main engines and gear boxes during sea trials.
• Lay out, cut, form, machine, and prepare for final assembly of all work assignments.
• Use a variety of mounted and hand power tools, including lathe, milling machine, grinder, drills, dial calipers, torque wrenches, micrometers, and dial indicators.
• Test and inspect machine parts and equipment to ensure tolerances are within owner specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Use standard and metric measurements and conversions.
• Use a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheer, break, roll, press, and band saw.
• Work with Oxygen Propane torches and Plasma cutters.
• Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition and follows all safety policies and regulations.
• Works as a member of a team or alone, using adaptability and problem solving to complete assigned tasks.
• Expresses ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Occasionally provide relief for Inside Machinist in building custom components will lathe, milling, drilling, and molding operations, including small and large assembly, machining of steel, alloys, and ship assemblies to blueprint specifications using conventional lathes, mills, and grinders
• Adhere to safe work practices and housekeeping procedures.
• Work as a member of a team demonstrating skills to effectively communicate, adapt, interpret and problem solve.
• Always embrace NBB safety culture and practice safe shipyard work practices and housekeeping
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with fellow crew members and supervision
• Share your knowledge in the trade with other employees, especially those in learning or apprentice roles
• Perform other tasks as needed that may arise in our exciting work environment

Job description

Ameri-Force, in Everett, WA, seeks a Journeyman Machinist to install and align major equipment and propulsion systems, fabricate components, and support other departments in a shipyard setting.

You will read blueprints, prepare foundations, perform welding, operate lathes and mills, and maintain safe, efficient work. We value teamwork, safety, and a proactive approach to problem solving on a demanding marine construction site.