Outside Machinist I

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is seeking a full time Outside Machinist I in Mayport, FL. This role involves repairing, modifying, and installing various types of equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma or equivalent, have mechanical skills, and a minimum of 1-3 years related work experience. Epsilon offers equal opportunity employment and values diverse candidates. Work will include both independent tasks and team collaboration under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent and experience with marine mechanical systems.
• 1-3 years of related work experience.
• Ability to use portable and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair, modify, overhaul or install equipment according to drawings.
• Interpret blueprints and adhere to safety standards.
• Operate tools and perform team operations when necessary.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude and skills

Active listening

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational courses or technical school graduate

Tools

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Epsilon Systems is seeking a full time Outside Machinist I in Mayport, FL.

Summary: Under immediate supervision, repairs, modifies, overhauls or installs various types of equipment or systems according to layout plans, blueprints, or other drawings, sets up and operates portable machining tools or equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reports directly to the Craft Foreman in the performance of his/her responsibilities.
• Strictly adheres to corporate, federal, state and local safety regulations prior to setting up or operating any machinery.
• Interprets blueprints or other specifications.
• Ensures that all Epsilon Systems Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) is worn and that all damaged PPE is discarded.
• Strictly adheres to safety, quality standards.
• Maintains good housekeeping practices; turning off machines when not in use, disposing of waste properly, sweeping the area, IAW NAVSEA Standard Items.
• Ensures all tools listed on the “Required Tools List” are available for use within two weeks of employment.
• Ensures that all requirements of the Epsilon Systems Quality Assurance Manual are followed when invoked by QA Workbook, Work Package (WP), Work Instructions (WI) and/or other guidance given by management.
• Follows detailed repair procedures and instructions (e.g.; QA Workbooks, Work packages steps, RECs, CWPs, FWPs, TGIs etc.) required to complete the production operations.
• Makes standard shop computations relating to stresses, strength of materials, and centers of gravity.
• Notifies Foreman of any unsatisfactory condition(s) identified during the production operation (i.e.; repair, modification, etc.).
• Inserts shims, adjusts tension on nuts and bolts, or positions parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
• Aligns machines and equipment, using hoists, jacks, hand tools, squares, rules, micrometers, and plumb bobs.
• Assembles and installs equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Lays out mounting holes, using measuring instruments, and drills holes with power drill.
• Assists / signals crane operator to lower and position basic assembly units to bedplates of machines and equipment, and aligns unit to centerline.
• Replaces defective parts of machine or adjusts clearances and alignment of moving parts.
• Levels bedplate and establishes centerline, using straightedge, levels, and transit.
• Dismantles machines, using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.
• Attaches moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
• Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
• Performs as Team Member, cooperating with the efforts of other trades during an installation, modification or repair operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalent, Apprenticeship Diploma/additional vocational courses or technical school graduate; and/or military and/or civilian experience with marine mechanical systems in a repair department or shipyard.
• One to three years related work experience.
• Has knowledge of the trade qualifications and performs as an entry level Outside Machinist.
• Mechanical aptitude and skills. Must be able to understand and perform the basic set up, alignment, and operation of various portable tools and hand tools used in the trade.
• Has working knowledge of shipboard mechanical systems (repair/installation practices, procedures, alignments and troubleshooting) and blue print reading.
• Ability to use such precision measuring instruments as height gauges, depth gauges, calipers, verniers, lay-out tools, tachometers, thermometers, vibration indicators.
• Possesses the ability to accurately record readings and measurements as well as complete documentation, repair, and testing of equipment. Will assist in rigging evolutions when necessary.
• Works independently or in a group.
• Active listening, effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret layouts, blueprints and other technical specifications in standard English text.
• Able to read, hear, and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
• Able to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.

ADA Notations

• Frequent standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms.
• Regular communication (hearing/speaking).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer) and ability to see details at a distance.
• Able to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships).
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position and to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects of varying sizes.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Able to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Able to perceive and distinguish normal range of colors.
• Noise conditions range from very quiet to some noise.
• Machine shop environment.
• May be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.