A Class Outside Machinist - SDCA

Overall purpose of job: To work within a team of Outside Machinists to achieve minimum production time, standards and quality in keeping with company policies, while maintaining a positive and motivated team environment.

REPORTS TO:   Production Supervision

AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install equipment on board vessels in a safe and productive manner.

• Disassemble, fault find, repair and re-assemble shipboard equipment as directed by the supervisor.

• Mark and measure to close tolerances using Austal calibrated equipment

• Safely rig equipment following all OSHA requirements.

• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.

• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department  

• Ensure adherence to correct work procedures.

• Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.

• Develop other team member’s skill levels.

• Build pride of workmanship and quality through on the job training.

• Contribute towards innovation / productivity improvements.

• Assist in the control of waste elimination, e.g. materials, consumables etc.

• Assist supervisor to maintain control of department equipment and its maintenance.

• Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.

• Follow Austal guidelines and procedures

• Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage

• Performs and executes work in compliance with NAVSEA STD Items

• Must be able to travel to off-site work locations

• Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP270)

QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE:

• Comparable trade experience; comparable trade experience is defined as 5 or more years of experience working in the applicable trade, 2 years of experience in shipbuilding, or education in the trade comparable to apprenticeship or 1-year minimum work experience as a B-class outside machinist at Austal.

• Demonstrated knowledge of shaft alignment techniques including laser alignment systems and dial indicator alignment processes.

• Demonstrated working knowledge of machining procedures,

• Strong mechanical aptitude required

• Knowledge of ship terminology

• Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate all fixed and non-fixed machinery

• Ability set up machinery to meet flatness tolerance requirements.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret job specifications

• Ability to perform work on marine vessels.

• Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 

• Proven problem solving abilities

• Must be able to travel to off-site work locations

• Must follow Austal Off-Site Temporary Assignment Policy (SUP270)

TOOLS:

• Must have full set of personal tools

LIASES WITH:

• Supervisors

• Production Manager

• PDSS Leadership

• Safety personnel

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application

• Able to provide proof of US Person Status

• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date

• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date

• Willing to submit to a drug screen

• Willing to submit to a background check

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DBIDS and or any other clearance or access that may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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