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Labor One Staffing

San Diego (CA)

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USD 45,000 - 80,000

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30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Journey-Level Outside Machinists for a ship repair project in San Diego. This role involves the removal, installation, and testing of various shipboard equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and protocols. Candidates must have a strong understanding of ship repair terminology, the ability to interpret technical drawings, and experience working with precision measurement tools. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team in a rewarding environment where your skills will directly contribute to the success of maritime operations. If you are ready to take on new challenges and make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

  • 6 years of machinist experience, 2 in maritime environment required.
  • Must understand ship repair terminology and safety standards.

Responsibilities

  • Remove, install, and test shipboard equipment on maritime vessels.
  • Comply with safety standards and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Ship Repair Terminology
Precision Measurement
Technical Drawing Interpretation
Lock-out / Tag-out Procedures
Laser Alignment
Reverse Indicator Alignment
Condition Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Hand Tools
Power Tools
Safety Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Labor One is hiring Journey-Level Outside Machinists for a Ship Repair project in San Diego, California.

Shipyard experience is required.

Please contact our team for more information!
Cell: (619)484-7267 ; (619)657-5507 or (858)717-1672
*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

General Information
Job Description

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 requires 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.

Qualifications and Experience
  1. Must be able to comprehend instructions, drawings, and general correspondence.
  2. Must have comprehensive understanding of ship repair terminology and ship compartment location nomenclature.
  3. 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.
  4. Must be able to write comprehensive Condition Found Reports (CFR) describing the material condition of the ship as it pertains to the assigned work item, and provide recommended corrective action.
  5. Must be able to work from Process Control Procedures (PCP).
  6. Must be able to use precision measurement tools.
  7. Must be able to effectively confer job-related information to the structural supervisor and small groups, and provide technical guidance to Helpers and Improvers.
  8. Must be able to interpret drawings, sketches, tech manuals, and user manuals to the extent necessary to remove, repair, and install equipment.
  9. 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.
  10. Must have a comprehensive understanding of Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
  11. Must understand laser alignment.
  12. Must understand reverse indicator alignment procedures.
  13. Must understand the proper and safe use and operation of the hand and power tools required to accomplish the work.
  14. Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using US customary measurement system and the metric system.
  15. Six (6) years of machinist experience, two (2) of which in the maritime environment.
Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Comply with OSHA standards and the shipyard's best safety practices.
  2. 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.
  3. Keep the work area clean and safe at all times, especially at the end of the shift.
  4. Complete work assignments as scheduled and provide status of unfinished work for shift turnover.
  5. Provide quality work and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) as required by the work specifications or assigned by the supervisor.
  6. 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.
  7. Carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Resolve unexpected events related to your assigned task in a professional manner.

Work Tasks Include:

  1. Prepare a safe work area especially as it relates to fire prevention.
  2. Coordinate work with other crafts to disconnect and remove equipment.
  3. Compile as-found reports identifying the status of equipment prior to work.
  4. Perform in-place valve repairs.
  5. Write material take offs with adequate information for ordering.
  6. Align equipment.
  7. Participate in and report results of operational tests.
  8. Write informative and coherent condition reports in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Item 009-01 or other regulatory body standard specifications.
  9. Direct and monitor the activities of assigned helpers or improvers.
  10. Run and remove lines and leads as required to accomplish work and in accordance with OSHA and the shipyard's safety standards.
  11. Implement Lock-out Tag-out for work being performed.
Work Environment

The working environment in the shipyard varies from normal office conditions to working outside where precipitation, wind, extreme cold, extreme heat, and high humidity are not unusual. When working inside of vessels the environment may be smoky, hot or cold, and have low levels of illumination may be present. There are heavy equipment and power tools operating almost at every location. Depending on the type of work available, reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job requirements. Personnel can expect to work in a variety of spaces from confined areas accessible only by manholes to high platforms accessible only by scaffolding or ladders. Work may also be accomplished using mechanical lifts as working platforms. The noise level in the shipyard environment is usually loud, especially inside of vessels. The noise encountered in the shop is generally low to moderate. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment is mandatory. There is always the potential of falling objects and personnel are occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts during work. Appropriate PPE must always be worn.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that personnel may encounter every day in the course of performing work on ships, piers, docks. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle directly or work from touch; reach out with arms; climb; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; and communicate in a loud environment. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

Specific Physical Requirements
  1. Lift/push/pull 50 lbs to 100 lbs on an occasional basis (0-33% of the day).
  2. Lift/push/pull up to 20 lbs on a frequent basis (34-66% of the day).
  3. Perform prolonged standing (2-3 hours). Bend, squat, crouch, crawl, and kneel.
  4. Climb in a safe manner (climbing includes stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps).
  5. Work at a variety of levels and positions (ex. Waist, eye, above head).
  6. Good balance while working on uneven surfaces and maneuvering obstacles.
  7. Sufficient handgrip and coordination to carry and operate tools and equipment.
  8. Access work areas through 18” x 36” openings and work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time (33-66% of the day).
  9. Respond to visual, verbal, and audible sounds/commands.
  10. Work at heights above 12’ from ladders, scaffolding, and manlifts.
  11. Fully extend the arm while reaching overhead, reaching out, reaching to the side, and reaching down.
  12. Perceive attributes of an object/material such as size, shape, temperature, and texture by means of receptors in the hands and fingers.
  13. Turn head from side to side and about on the vertical axis. Turn body at the waist from side to side and about the vertical axis.

2nd Shift
40 hours a week / OT on approval

Labor One Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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