Millwright

Chesapeake Shipbuilding

Salisbury (MD)

On-site

USD 35,817 - 48,216

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Sign-On Bonus

Health Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Sick and Vacation Days

Career Growth Opportunities

Overtime Opportunities

Job summary

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is looking for an experienced Millwright/Outside Machinist to join their team in Salisbury, Maryland. This role involves installing marine machinery and equipment with a strong focus on safety and quality. The ideal candidate should possess a solid mechanical aptitude and experience with welding, piping layout, and machining.

The position offers competitive pay between $26.00 and $35.00 per hour, along with various benefits including a sign-on bonus, health coverage, and 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Experience with shipboard systems and machinery repair.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Perform installation of marine machinery and equipment.
Safely and efficiently execute tasks involving pumps, valves, and winches.
Maintain a strong work ethic focused on production.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Piping layout and fabrication

Troubleshooting mechanical equipment

Blueprint reading

Tools

Portable machining tools

Drill presses

Job description

Description

Chesapeake Shipbuilding is seeking an experienced Millwright/Outside Machinist to perform the installation of marine machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with shipboard systems, portable machining equipment, welding, piping layout and fabrication, and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity in a shipyard environment.

Why Should You Apply?

Competitive Pay: $26.00/hr - $35.00/hr depending on experience and passing 6G weld test
$1,000 Sign-On Bonus: Paid in two installments after 60 and 180 days of continuous employment for eligible full-time positions.
Employee Referral Bonus: Earn $500 for each referred candidate who is hired.
Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage available for employees and their families. Full-time employees are eligible beginning the first day of the month following their start date.
Company-Paid Insurance: $20,000 AD&D life insurance and short-term disability coverage provided at no cost to full-time employees.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for eligible employees.
401(k) with 5% Company Match: Available for full-time and part-time employees.
Paid Holidays: Six company-paid holidays each year.
Paid Sick and Vacation:
- 80 hours during your first year
- 96 hours after 1 year
- 144 hours after 5 years
- 168 hours after 10 years
Career Growth Opportunities: Advance within your department or explore opportunities across the shipyard while working with a supportive and empowered team.
Overtime Opportunities: Available for hours worked beyond 40 per week.

REPORTS TO: OSM Supervisor/On-Site Foreman/Shipyard Superintendent

Major Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently perform machine labor for equipment and machinery common to maritime vessels and/or general industry, including but not limited to pumps, valves, winches, and gearboxes. Maintain an aggressive work ethic with a focus on production.

Essential Functions & Tasks

Ability to apply basic machine shop math
Demonstrate layout proficiency
Disassemble various types of equipment and machinery
Proficient at setting up and operation of drill presses
Perform overhaul, maintenance, and testing of pumps, valves, turbines, condensers, shafts, rudders, and winches
Set up and operate portable machining tools; proper care for and safely use hand and power tools
Fabricate, fit, and install piping systems using ProPress and SMAW welding processes up to 6G position qualifications
Perform all other duties as assigned based on operational requirements

Knowledge

Experience with troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical equipment, including ANSI pumps, various types of compressors, blowers, fans, gearboxes, and mixers
Experience installing below-deck auxiliaries, such as evaporators, heaters, pumps, condensers, and connecting them to the proper equipment
Experience in the removal, repair, and modification or overhaul of various types of marine shipboard equipment and systems such as valves, pumps, hydraulics, turbines, reduction gears, generators, anchor windlass and steering gears
Experience reading and understanding blueprints, sketches, and templates
Experience with manual and semi-automatic welding procedures in multiple positions, including up to 6G
Experience with ProPress piping systems and installation methods
Familiar with industry codes and regulations
Safe use of all tools and equipment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and effectively as part of a team
Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and mechanical aptitude

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

All types of physical movement are required for this position to successfully perform the essential functions
Ability to use upper and lower extremities
Ability to work outside in heat, inclement weather, and cold
Ability to crawl, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend around and under equipment, on ladders up to 24' at heights up to 70', stairs, scaffolds, through small accesses, enter inside of tanks, and confined spaces, through hatches, and manholes throughout much of the work shift
Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds
Ability to work over bodies of water
Ability to traverse uneven terrain, including loose pack gravel

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Normal level of visual acuity needed. Must be able to understand and follow directions. Normal hearing level needed. Hand-eye coordination required.

HAZARDS: Weather, fumes, high noise levels, moving mechanical parts, equipment, and vibration.

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