Outside Machinist

Life Cycle Engineering; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with ESOP

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Flexible schedules

Training library access

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in San Diego seeks an Outside Machinist to provide maintenance, repair and technical support on Navy ship systems both onboard and in the shop.

The role requires 4+ years of Navy ship experience, proficiency with precision measuring tools, and the ability to perform alignment, testing and installation of hydraulic and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years work experience on Navy ships.
• Ability to utilize standard mechanic's tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision measuring instruments.
• Ability to disassemble, clean, inspect, and assess equipment parts and components.

Responsibilities

• Accomplish mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop.
• Perform removal, repairs, overhaul, installation, alignment, testing on ship's mechanical systems and components.
• Work with equipment including ATGs, winches, pumps, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, and related components.

Skills

Navy ship repair experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Reading blueprints/schematics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque wrenches

Micrometers

Dial indicators

Portable machine tools

Job description

Outside Machinist

Position Summary: As an Outside Machinist, you will provide maintenance, repair and technical support to the customer and provide technical support on shipboard machinery systems as a subject matter expert at Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC).

Contract Specifications:

• Must be able to obtain/maintain a DBIDS badge and maintain base access.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Accomplish mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop.
• Work includes, but is not limited to, removal, repairs, overhaul, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on ship's mechanical systems and components including:
  • Antenna tilting groups (ATGs), twin and single boom
  • Boat davit equipment, including nitrogen accumulators; system nitrogen charging, hydro testing, and functional/operational testing of related systems
  • Torpedo strike down equipment, including lift and dogging hatch actuator cylinders
  • Various types and sizes of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, including centrifugal pumps, vane pumps, sliding shoe pumps, piston pumps, and closed and open-ended pumps. Additionally, related couplings, mechanical seals, and other pump‑related components.
  • Capstans, winches, anchor windlasses, steering pumps, sliding pad eyes, and towed array mechanical equipment. Includes equipment brakes and slew motor gear assemblies.
  • Mag cable reel brake systems
  • Slew motors, luff cylinders, and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related components
  • Retractable bitts and roller chocks, Baxter bolts, and deck drains
  • Morpack and Limitorque motor operated valve (MOV) mechanical gear assemblies and hydraulic control motors
  • Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and JP-5 hose reels

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum 4 years work experience on Navy ships
• Ability to utilize standard mechanic's tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision measuring instruments, fixtures, portable machine tools, and various gauges in the removal, repair, overhaul, assembly, installation and testing of equipment, subassemblies, and components.
• Ability to disassemble, clean, inspect, and assess equipment parts and components to determine the extent of wear and damage in justification of recommendations for reuse or disposal of assemblies and components.
• Ability to identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment, components and subassemblies being worked on. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:

• Ability to protect machined and critical surfaces during removal. Install foreign material exclusion (FME) coverings on all openings. Identify, tag, and inspect system, equipment and piping components, connections, fasteners and parts for reinstallation or replacement.
• Skills to perform pump and motor alignments using Rotoalign laser alignment optics and reverse indicator methods.
• Capable of ensuring all removed interferences are correctly reinstalled as part of completion for all shipboard work.
• Experience with drilling, tapping, threading, and cleaning various deck and equipment fastener/fastener hole threads, including deck drains and Baxter bolts.
• Familiar with the requirements of below publications:
  • NSTM CHAPTER 556, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT (POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL)
  • NSTM CHAPTER 244, PROPULSION BEARINGS AND SEALS
  • NSTM CHAPTER 503, PUMPS
  • NSTM CHAPTER 075, FASTENERS
  • NSTM CHAPTER 300, ELECTRIC PLANT GENERAL
  • MACHINERY'S HANDBOOK
  • NAVFAC PUBLICATION 307 (P‑307), MANAGEMENT OF WEIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Physical Demands and Expectations:

• Frequent standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, climbing stairs, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms, work on scaffolding, work in inclement weather
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy
• Able to work onboard navy ships
• Ability to communicate effectively both speaking, hearing and electronically (email/text)
• Manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects
• Ability to wear a mask for prolonged periods of time

Benefits:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company‑funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location. http://www.lce.com/Employee_Benefits_358.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. LCE will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of inquiries about pay or other compensation. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.