MACHINIST OMS 2ND CLASS

Lyon Shipyard, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,886 - 39,743; Full time

Job summary

Lyon Shipyard, Inc. is hiring a Machinist OMS 2nd Class in Norfolk, VA. This full-time position involves the repair, installation, and maintenance of various mechanical equipment in a shipyard environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience.

The role demands physical capability, technical knowledge, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Comprehensive training and familiarity with ship systems are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience with shipyard or marine-related work.
• Ability to operate or read blueprints and technical drawings.
• Physical capability to perform heavy lifting and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Installs, maintains, and repairs plant mechanical equipment.
• Tests and reassembles mechanical equipment after repairs.
• Diagnoses issues and performs necessary corrective actions.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Problem Solving/Analysis

Initiative

Results Driven

Thoroughness

Time Management

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Apprentice or trade school

2nd Class – 3+ years of experience with shipyard industry

Job description

MACHINIST OMS 2ND CLASS

Full Time Norfolk, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1030

Salary Range: $26.05 To $28.85 Hourly

Job purpose

To remove, repair and/or repair and place, valves, pumps, generators, engines, shafts and other associated auxiliary equipment, test and reinstall. Master, 1st, 2nd and 3rd class levels are based on proficiency, knowledge, skills and abilities. This job description applies to all positions listed below:

Duties and responsibilities

Installs, maintains, overhauls, services, operates and repairs plant mechanical and accessory equipment. Works from blueprints, sketches, work orders, state, municipal and underwriters ordinances and specifications and written and verbal instructions. Installs and relocates various types of machines and mechanical equipment such as drill presses, power saws, air compressors, gasoline engines, and vacuum pumps. Repairs and maintains above equipment and determines the work necessary to prevent breakdown or major overhaul of equipment. Determines when equipment should be shut down to accomplish major overhaul. Installs, connects, and tests mechanical equipment, repairing, replacing or taking other corrective action, as required. Locate trouble causing breakdown of machines or equipment and determine method of repair and sequence of operations; perform repairs, replacing worn or broken parts and reassemble, reinstall, and check out for efficient operation. Performs incidental related duties as assigned.

• Technical Capacity
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Initiative
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness
• Time Management.

Work is regularly performed in outside weather conditions, including rain and extreme heat, near moving mechanical parts and includes occasional exposure to wet and/or humid conditions and to vibration.

Physical Demands

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.

The employee is required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee performs heavy repair ad maintenance work that involves climbing, rigging, stooping, bending in confined spaces and exposure to high pressure steam and other fluids. Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (hot and cold).

Position Type/ Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work could be Sunday through Sunday. This position periodically requires long hours and weekend work and nights. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is an essential function and a prerequisite to perform other essential functions of the position.

Required Education and Experience

• High school degree or equivalent
• Apprentice or trade school
• 2 nd Class – 3+ years of experience with shipyard industry

Preferred Education or Experience

Education based on requirements that are job-related and consistent with the business necessity

General knowledge of ship systems (distilling, steam, diesel plants & hydraulics systems); basic blue print reading; stationary/power tool operation (electrical/pneumatic/hydraulic); reach rods/valve operators; pump overhauls/alignments; deck machinery; rudders, shafting, propellers (including systems) and related (naval) vessel terminology (CG, DDG and LHD).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to work ALL assigned shift hours as production needs including overtime
• Must be able to learn to read, interpret and utilize blueprint
• Must be able to provide their own hand tools
• This is an industrial environment involving extreme heights, confined spaces, physical labor and various weather conditions within a shipyard environment.
• Must be able to pass Physical Agility Test.

This document is intended to describe the general content and identify essential functions and requirements to perform this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. LS&F complies with all laws pertaining to accommodation of disabled individuals and considers reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and LS&F reserves the right to modify or change this description and/or assign tasks deemed appropriate.