Outside Machinist Journeyman

Continental Maritime of San Diego, LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Vigor Marine CM San Diego seeks an Outside Machinist Journeyman to support ship repair and modernization projects. The role involves overhaul, alignment, and adjustment of machinery in place onboard ships, plus cutting, shaping, drilling, and assembling components per technical manuals.

Applicants should have strong shop skills, ability to read manuals, and at least five years of relevant experience. Safety training and the DBIDS credential are advantages for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in shipboard machining and overhaul.
• Trained in machine shop equipment, alignment processes, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals and use hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul, align, and adjust machinery equipment in place onboard ship.
• Cut, shape, and drill various materials as required.
• Assemble and disassemble mechanical parts according to manuals.
• Clean and preserve parts and perform related tasks as assigned.

Skills

Ship layout knowledge

Machine shop equipment

Alignment process

Blueprint reading

Hand tools operation

Measuring devices

Safety access aboard ships

Read technical manuals

5+ years experience

DBIDS credential

Job description

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Outside Machinist Journeyman

Who We Are

Vigor Marine CM San Diego, a Vigor Marine Group company, builds on the proud legacy of Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) to stand as a vital force on San Diego’s working waterfront. As a certified Master Ship Repair Contractor for the U.S. Navy, our skilled professionals have successfully completed hundreds of ship repair and modernization projects for the Navy and Military Sealift Command. We perform maintenance and modernization on all classes of major surface vessels, including CVN, CG, and DDG, as well as amphibious ships such as LHD, LHA, LSD, LPD, and auxiliary ships. Our work spans a full range of Combatant, Hull, Mechanical and Electrical, and Habitability systems, supporting the readiness and mission success of the U.S. Fleet.

Position Specifics

Vigor Marine CM San Diego is currently seeking an Outside Machinist Journeyman to help support our operations. The Outside Machinist Journeyman is responsible for the overhaul, alignment, and adjustment of machinery equipment in place onboard ship; cut, shape, and drill various materials; assemble and disassemble mechanical parts according to technical manuals; clean and preserve parts; perform related tasks as assigned, some of which may become essential to the position.

• Working knowledge of ship layout
• Trained in machine shop equipment, alignment process, and blueprint reading
• Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to access and move around ship safely
• Ability to read and comprehend technical manuals
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in required
• The ability to obtain a DBIDS credential is required

Physical Requirements

• Most work is performed aboard ships or in industrial conditions. Shop, shipboard, warehouse, industrial environment
• May be exposed to fumes and irritants including welding/burning fumes, paints, oils, greases and various cleaning solutions and solvents, noise, high heat and humidity hazards while wearing the required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Frequently moves throughout the shipyard
• Works at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to ascend/descend stairs/ladders/ramps, aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces
• Must be able to move heavy equipment and boxes, weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be exposed to rapid changes in microclimates, industrial processes, and other environmental factors while collecting data, providing direction, and observing performance of task teams

Our Commitment

The Vigor Marine CM San Diego Management Team is committed to providing the necessary structure, tools, and environment for our employees. We act in the economic best interests of our customers and our company, in a professional, honest, and sincere manner.

Our mission is accomplished through unwavering commitment to the following principles:

• Teamwork
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• Professional Conduct
• Integrity
• Total Quality
• Customer Satisfaction
• Open, honest communication at all levels
• Awareness of environmental issues
• Empowerment at every level

Vigor Marine CM San Diego is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Veterans and individuals with disabilities. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions. We offer excellent company-paid benefits and a savings plan.