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Outside Machinist MechanicBAE Systems is hiring Outside Machinists to support the Norfolk Ship Repair facility. The Outside Machinist Mechanic performs a variety of skilled mechanical duties involving deck machinery, engine room work, general dock, rudders, shafting, propeller work, and testing. The Mechanic will have general knowledge of equipment operation for assembly, installation and testing; records work performed and follows specified safety policies and procedures.This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of mechanic in the Outside Machinist shop. A mechanic must demonstrate a developing knowledge of the skills, functional knowledge and abilities required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility. Developing knowledge means that the mechanic understands how to perform tasks in these categories (including, but not limited to, the specific tasks identified below) and is able to complete them with minimal assistance. This also means that the mechanic has the necessary level of knowledge of the equipment, protective gear, and machinery required to complete these tasks. In some cases, as specified, the third class mechanic is expected to assist, rather than completing the task independently.General Machinist Knowledge:Use of measuring devices (rulers, micrometers, dial indicators, depth mics, scales, etc.)Use of trade hand toolsUse of power tools (electric drills, saws, grinders, drill presses, etc.)BlueprintsRead basic blueprintsCustomer EquipmentCare and protection of customer equipment to include wrapping and protection equipment with various materials (wood, plastic, rubber, etc.)Stationary and Portable Power Tool Operation (1 of the following)ElectricalPneumaticHydraulicValve OverhaulIdentify the different types of valves to include safety valves, globe valves, gate valves, etc.Learning about the applications of different valve types and understand what systems it is defined forUnderstand the operation valvesAssist with removal and replacementAssist with repairing and general overhaulReach Rods/ Valve OperatorsLearning about the different types of rods and valve operatorsUnderstand the different parts to include rods, universal joint, hand wheels, etc.Understand the different types and usage of reach rods and valve operatorsAssist with setting reach rods and valve operators up for operationPump OverhaulLearning about pump overhauls and partsAssist with the removal and installationPump AlignmentsBasic knowledge about the alignment process to include one of the following: Face and rim, Indicator Revers method, Magnetic coupling, laserDeck MachineryBasic knowledge about the application and parts of the following types of deck machinery: Anchor Windlass, Sliding Pad Eye, Boat Davit, CapstansAssist with repair, cleaning, removal, and installation of deck machineryRuddersWork with rudders and how they operateUnderstand rudder partsAssist with rudder removal and installationShaftingKnow parts of a shaft (liners, journals, etc.)Assist with the removal, installation and repairs of the shaftLine Shaft BearingsKnowledge of line shaft bearingsAssist with the removal, repair and installation of line shaft bearingsPropellersKnow the differences between the types of propellers (Fixed and Variable Pitched)Knowledgeable regarding the parts of a propellerRepair, removal, installation and testing of propellersControllable Pitch Propeller SystemsBecoming familiar with the systems operations and partsAssist with repair, installation and testing
Worksite address
norfolk, VA, 23501, US
Who can apply
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