OUTSIDE MACHINIST
SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS
LEARNER
Must have knowledge of tools and some mechanical ability; must have a set of tools within 30 days;
Able to follow directions with a good attitude; has good safety skills;
Has good attendance.
Must be willing to be assigned to work areas outside of his specific skillset as deemed necessary by immediate supervisor and preform these duties to the best of their ability.
CLASSC
Same as LEARNER plus the following;
Able to work sea valves, coolers and packing with minimal direction; Must have general knowledge of wheels, rudders and couplings;
Must have own tools; Able to lap valves;
Able to work reach rods.
CLASSB
Same as CLASS C plus the following;
Able to pull couplings, wheels, shafts and cutlasses; Able to remove couplings and steering gear;
Has general knowledge of towing winches, capstans and windlasses; Able to align small couplings between motors and pumps, etc;
Can accomplish most normal engine repairs.
CLASS A
Same as CLASS B plus the following; Able to work various types of seals;
Knowledgeable in all phases of ship repair pertaining to machinist; Able to read blue prints, sketches and drawings;
Able to work mechanical and air operated valves; Able to disassemble and rig out generators;
Able to operate some shop equipment (drill presses, saws, etc);
Able to set up and operate heating torch (Rose Bud) in a safe manner; Must be able to take and record Micrometer and Caliper readings; Have the necessary hand tools required for a CLASS A machinist;
Be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision;
Able to supervise a crew of at least three if needed and have a positive attitude; Able to fit wheels-shaft couplings with little or no supervision;
General knowledge of shaft-gear box alignment.
CLASSAA
Same as CLASS A plus the following;
Must be able to setup and do engine, shaft and gear box alignment without direct supervision;
Some knowledge of hydraulic and or air systems;
Must have basic knowledge of gas or diesel engines; must be able to supervise a crew of five within craft; must have a current Florida Driver’s license.
CLASSAAA
Same as CLASS AA plus the following;
Able to trouble shoot and repair diesel or gas engines; Able to trouble shoot and repair air systems (LIMITED);
Able to operate, setup and maintain (+ or -) tolerances on all machine shop equipment,
(Proper tools required);
Able to trouble shoot and repair simple hydraulic systems; Able to trouble shoot and repair various types of CP systems.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
CLASS A, AA, and AAA must be capable of supervising lower class machinists as
Required, when performing work tasks that is above their skill or knowledge level.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each skill satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
CLASS AAA five (5) years’ experience in a job shop or shipyard machine shop operating all types of manual machines.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Speak and understand English
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
1oth grade level or above
RESONING ABILITY
Must have good reasoning ability and able to perform setups and work tasks with minimum of supervision.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee may be required to climb or balance above a height of 5 feet in the performance of essential duties and responsibilities of this job. The employee should test in the acceptable range for vision, hearing, and respiratory functions.
Specific physical requirements include the following:
- Ability to lift 50-75 pounds on a consistent daily basis
- Ability to bend, stoop, climb aboard ships
- Ability to work in confined spaces
- Ability to work above ground at heights of a minimum 50 feet aloft and/or working from scaffolding and/or man lifts while working with machinery.
- Ability to withstand extreme heat in outside climate or confined spaces
- Physical and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment as prescribed under OSHA standards
- Ability to stand for a minimum of 2 hours while conducting regular work duties
- Ability to respond to voice commands and audible alarms
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform essential job functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The characteristics described here are representative of the typical work conditions while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly exposed to extreme temperatures, wet and/or humid conditions. The employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment mitigates risks associated with these conditions. Must be able to work in confined spaces in the performance of regular job duties.
SAFETY
Must comply with company, federal, state and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks.