What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Machinist position at Raya Workforce?
Machinist / Outside Machinist / Helper
Location: Newport News, VA
Start date: Upcoming Saturday (Candidates who have already started the shipyard badging/access process may be able to move through onboarding more quickly.)
Location: Newport News, VA
Start date: Upcoming Saturday (Candidates who have already started the shipyard badging/access process may be able to move through onboarding more quickly.)
Additional Pay: Night Shift, Maritime, and Overtime differentials are paid in addition to the base pay rate.
We are currently seeking 4 workers for an immediate shipyard staffing need. Openings may include Machinists, Outside Machinists, and Helpers.
Key Requirements (Must Confirm with Cand):
- Shipyard industry experience is preferred.
- Saturday availability is strongly preferred due to the immediate staffing need.
- Candidates who are not available Saturday may still be considered based on their earliest available start date.
- Candidates who have already started the shipyard badging/access process may be able to move through onboarding more quickly.
- Ability to move through the required process on an approximately 24-hour turnaround is important.
- Immediate availability is strongly preferred.
Major Responsibilities & Essential Functions
- Transport and set up tools, machinery, and fixtures to support machining operations
- Perform machining operations using equipment such as: portable milling machines, clamshell lathes, line boring systems, grinding machines, hydraulic tensioning systems, as well as various hand and power tools.
- Take measurements of machined features using precision measuring equipment
- Properly and safely select, align, secure, and remove holding fixtures, cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials onto machines
- Recognize, deploy, and properly use inserts, fixtures, and tooling
- Performs mechanical assembly and disassembly of equipment using a variety of hand and power tools
- Studies applicable drawings and prints of work to be performed and follows instructions
- Must be able to determine the proper tools required to perform given task
- Operates and utilizes lifting aids as necessary to perform work
- Communicates with customers and government representatives to coordinate work onsite
- Ability to track parts and jobs in JobBOSS and Travelers
- Perform all tasks in a safe and responsible manner while maintaining safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
- Completes inspection and as-found condition reports for completed work
- Work overtime as needed on evenings and/or weekends
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- 3 to 5 years of related experience in machining, field machining, or mechanical repair is preferred.
- Experience operating lathes, grinders, boring mills, planers, and portable machining equipment is preferred.
- Experience with turning, drilling, tapping, boring, honing, and polishing processes is preferred.
- Large-part machining experience, including ship propeller shafting or ship steering gear, is a plus.
- Language skills - effectively communicate and understand job instructions verbally and written in English
- Ability to effectively interpret and translate instructions to other employees in a professional and respectful manner
- Ability and willingness to learn
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to interpret various technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
- A strong, proven interest in engineering and mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints
- Ability to read precision measuring tools
- Ability to perform basic mathematical computations
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to work independently and as part as a team
- Basic understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term Disability and basic Life Insurance provided by company
- Supplementary Insurance: Accident, Critical Illness, Voluntary Life/AD&D, and Long Term Disability available
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Night Shift Differential Pay is additional
- Overtime Pay is additional
- Maritime On-Site Pay is additional
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to move or transfer products with an overhead crane
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs. at a time when required
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach overhead with hands and arms, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and use stairs
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
- The employee will also be expected to spend time using a computer
Salary : $50,995 - $72,369