Outside Machinist - Tampa - Gulf Marine Repair

Description

Job Title: Outside Machinist

As an experienced machinist, you will be responsible for the assembly, installation, modification, and repair of various surface ship machinery and systems.

You will 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 will perform all machining tasks with exactness.

After evaluating procedures, you will recommend changes related to the efficiency of setup and production.

You will perform major overhauls on diesel, gas, and air compressors, disassemble, reassemble, and test towing winch components, mooring winches, capstans, and anchor windlasses as well as hydraulic and mechanical cranes.

You will remove and reinstall generators and perform all types of major alignments on components such as gearboxes and engine shafts.

Your goal will be to ensure that marine vessels operate smoothly and safely.

Key Qualifications:

• At least 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?

Work Schedule:

This full-time machining position works 40+ hours per week.

The 1st shift typically runs from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and the 2nd shift from 4:30 PM to 12:30 AM.

Evenings and weekends are required when needed.