Inside Machinist

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints, drawings and other technical trade related documents

Mechanical ability, manual dexterity, and hand / eye coordination required to perform various projects, per drawings, sketches, and verbal or written instructions

Skilled in the selection, set-up and operation of the appropriate tool(s) for a given type of work

Technical training preferred

Must be able to work effectively with others

Must be a steady, reliable worker

Must be able to comprehend and follow simple instructions

Must have own tools

Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties

Must have an advanced leader’s knowledge and full qualification with the following :

• Blueprint reading / technical writing- reports & records
• Heat treating and shrinkage
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as micrometers, height gauges, vernier calipers, and dividing heads
• Operate machine tools in varying tolerances according to need (from ½ thousands upwards)
• Maintain and repair the following machines : lathes, bridge port millers, horizontal millers, vertical millers, surfacing machines, drill presses, boring mills and shapers
• Experienced with the use of hoisting and rigging equipment for heavy pieces such as forklifts and chain falls
• Hand scraping of bearings fitted to shafts by means of bluing
• Gear cutting
• Disassembled parts storage (bag and tag)
• System tolerance determination and application
• Rudders and Steering systems to include : blue checking and fitting, piano wire alignment method, stock straightness determination, hydraulic and pneumatic controls
• Bearings and Bushings to include : lubrication types and methods, piano wire fit and alignment method, dial indicator alignment
• Engines, Motors, and Generators : diesel engines, gas or steam turbines, generators, motors, reduction gears, clutches, PTO’s, mount arrangements, systems flushing, heat exchanger (shell / tube and plate / frame), heat exchanger and systems leak testing
• Propulsion Shafting to include : CPP shafting, hydraulic couplings, clearance (water bearings), wear downs (oil bearings), Piano wire alignment method, dial indicator alignment, FRP spark test, bearing contact determination, shaft straightness (run out) determination
• Seals to include : gaskets, packing, and “O”-rings, lips & labyrinth, mechanical, tightness testing
• Valve work : leak testing, seat types, packing / gasketing / lubrication, lapping, seat types (materials and types),
• Propellers to include : Keyed, Tapered, Flanged & Key fits- Solid and Built, CPP Systems, Polishing
• K. Pumps to include : Valving (internal & external), Bearing & Sealing arrangements, Alignment (dial indicator & laser)
• Instruct lower classes of machinists; manage work / personnel assignments; requisition of job materials;
• Deck machinery : gear boxes, bearings / seal arrangements, alignments, drivers (electric, mechanical, or hydraulic), sheaves, cables, turrets, booms
• Safety : safe handling / use / storage of gasses; safe work practices; PPE; tank safe opening practices; lock-out / tag-out; confined space practices; respirator / harness fit; oil spill response

TOOL REQUIREMENTS

0-1, 1-2, 2-3 outside micrometer set

0-4 depth micrometer set

Telescoping gage set

Feeler gage

Combination wrench set to 1 1 / 8

Small pry bar

Socket set to 1”