Outside Machinist - Shipyard 1st & 2nd Shift

Gulf Marine Repair Corporation; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Marine Repair Corporation is seeking an Outside Machinist to assemble, install, modify and repair surface ship machinery and systems. You will set up, service, repair and align machines with precision tools, perform major overhauls of diesel, gas, and air compressors, and test gear assemblies.

The role requires rigging props, shafts, and generators and reading readings on critical parts. Shift work includes 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM on first shift and 4:30 PM to 1:00 AM on second shift with 40+

Qualifications

• 3 years of machining experience (preferred)
• General knowledge about ships and machinery
• Knowledge about gearboxes
• Ability to rig any and all props, shafts, generators, pumps, and engines
• Ability to align pumps to motors
• Ability to remove and reinstall generators
• Ability to take readings on props, shafts, and bearings
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Have basic hand tools

Responsibilities

• Perform major overhauls on diesel, gas, and air compressors; disassemble, reassemble and test towing winch components, mooring winches, capstans, and anchor windlasses; test hydraulic and mechanical cranes; remove and reinstall generators.
• Perform all types of major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts.
• Set up, service, repair and test machines using mechanical and electro-mechanical methods; evaluate procedures and suggest efficiency improvements.
• Maintain high standards of safety and quality to ensure marine vessels operate smoothly and safely.

Job description

As an Outside Machinist, you are responsible for the assembly, installation, modification, and repair of various surface ship machinery and systems. You set up, service, repair, align, and test machines that operate on a mechanical and electro-mechanical basis. Skilled with precision measuring tools such as dial calipers, micrometers, and stack height gauges, you perform all machining tasks with exactness. After evaluating procedures, you recommend changes related to the efficiency of setup and production.

You perform major overhauls on and rebuild diesel, gas, and air compressors. You disassemble, reassemble, and test towing winch components, mooring winches, capstans, and anchor windlasses as well as hydraulic and mechanical cranes. Additionally, you remove and reinstall generators. You also perform all types of major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts. You get great satisfaction out of doing your part to ensure that marine vessels operate smoothly and safely!

QUALIFICATIONS FOR AN OUTSIDE MACHINIST

• 3 years of machining experience (preferred)
• General knowledge about ships and machinery
• Knowledge about gearboxes
• Ability to rig any and all props, shafts, generators, pumps, and engines
• Ability to align pumps to motors
• Ability to remove and reinstall generators
• Ability to take readings on props, shafts, and bearings
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Have basic hand tools

Shipyard experience is preferred but multiple factors will be taken into consideration. Do you have a willingness to learn? Are you self-motivated and reliable? Can you work well independently? Do you take pride in doing quality work? If so, you might just be perfect for this important shipyard job!

WORK SCHEDULE

This full-time machining position works 40+ hours per week, .weekends are required, the 1st shift typically runs from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM

The 2nd shift from 4:30 PM to - 1:00 AM. Evenings and weekends are required when needed.

Gulf Marine Repair is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants and employees, and we consider all qualified individuals without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Location: 33605