Outside Machinist

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Job description

Outside Machinist

Position Summary:

As an Outside Machinist, you will provide maintenance, repair and technical support to the customer and provide technical support on shipboard machinery systems as a subject matter expert at Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC).

Contract Specifications:

Must be able to obtain/maintain a DBIDS badge and maintain base access.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Accomplish mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop.

Work includes, but is not limited to, removal, repairs, overhaul, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on ship's mechanical systems and components including:

Antenna tilting groups (ATGs), twin and single boom

Boat davit equipment, including nitrogen accumulators. System nitrogen charging, hydro testing, and functional/operational testing of related systems

Torpedo strike down equipment, including lift and dogging hatch actuator cylinders

Various types and sizes of hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, including centrifugal pumps, vane pumps, sliding shoe pumps, piston pumps, and closed and open-ended pumps. Additionally, related couplings, mechanical seals, and other pump-related components.

Capstans, winches, anchor windlasses, steering pumps, sliding pad eyes, and towed array mechanical equipment. Includes equipment brakes and slew motor gear assemblies.

Mag cable reel brake systems

Slew motors, luff cylinders, and hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders and related components

Retractable bitts and roller chocks, Baxter bolts, and deck drains

Morpack and Limitorque motor operated valve (MOV) mechanical gear assemblies and hydraulic control motors

Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) and JP-5 hose reels

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent

Valid Drivers License

Minimum 4 years work experience on Navy ships

Ability to utilize standard mechanic's tools, torque wrenches, micrometers, dial indicators and other precision measuring instruments, fixtures, portable machine tools, and various gauges in the removal, repair, overhaul, assembly, installation and testing of equipment, subassemblies, and components.

Ability to disassemble, clean, inspect, and assess equipment parts and components to determine the extent of wear and damage in justification of recommendations for reuse or disposal of assemblies and components.

Ability to identify materials and parts requiring replacement on equipment, components and subassemblies being worked on. Provide materials and parts replacement recommendations to the Government.

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:

Ability to protect machined and critical surfaces during removal. Install foreign material exclusion (FME) coverings on all openings. Identify, tag, and inspect system, equipment and piping components, connections, fasteners and parts for reinstallation or replacement.

Skills to perform pump and motor alignments using Rotoalign laser alignment optics and reverse indicator methods.

Capable of ensuring all removed interferences are correctly reinstalled as part of completion for all shipboard work.

Experience with drilling, tapping, threading, and cleaning various deck and equipment fastener/fastener hole threads, including deck drains and Baxter bolts.

Familiar with the requirements of below publications:

NSTM CHAPTER 556, HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT (POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL)

NSTM CHAPTER 244, PROPULSION BEARINGS AND SEALS

NSTM CHAPTER 503, PUMPS

NSTM CHAPTER 075, FASTENERS

NSTM CHAPTER 300, ELECTRIC PLANT GENERAL

MACHINERY'S HANDBOOK

NAVFAC PUBLICATION 307 (P-307), MANAGEMENT OF WEIGHT HANDLING EQUIPMENT

Physical Demands and Expectations:

Frequent standing, sitting, crawling, kneeling, stooping, crouching, walking, climbing stairs, handling, feeling with hands, reaching with arms, work on scaffolding, work in inclement weather

Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

Noise conditions range from very quiet to very noisy

Able to work onboard navy ships

Ability to communicate effectively both speaking, hearing and electronically (email/text)

Manual and finger dexterity; able to grasp, manipulate, assemble small objects

Ability to wear a mask for prolonged periods of time

This position description re present s a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at .
Mission

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Culture

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

Benefits

Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families

Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available

Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options

Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

Paid Vacation, Vacation, Sick Leave

Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels

Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code

Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication

Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep

Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more

Benefits may vary by business unit and location. (url removed)

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law . In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.

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