Outside Machinist - Repair (Diesel Mechanic) All Levels

Essential Job Tasks

• Must have the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, written instructions/ technical manuals.
• Must read have the ability to read and comprehend hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.
• Must be capable assembling/ installing complex mechanical systems, while meeting alignment criteria of systems and equipment.
• Proficient in use of precision measurement tools.
• Must understand both Imperial and Metric measuring systems.
• Must have shop mathematic skills, with understanding of geometry, trigonometry, and work with decimals and fractions.
• Must maintain constant safety awareness.
• Ability to safely use hand and power tools and portable machining tools.
• Other job duties as may be assigned relevant to the trade.

Materials, Tools Equipment, Work Aids

Hand, power, and portable machining tools.  Personal protective equipment required.

Physical/Mental Involvement

Color vision.  Frequent to continuous lifting of machining tools and equipment, up to 50 lbs.  Standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed.  Works in all areas of the shipyard and on board ships. Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions.  Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area. 

Marginal Job Tasks

General housekeeping in work areas.  May be required to attend safety, quality and/or process improvement meetings.

Environmental Factors

Exposure to fumes, odors, dust, chemicals, and gases, various temperatures and ventilation, all which can cause discomfort or respiratory difficulties.   May work in awkward positions or postures.  Exposure to constantly moving machines and mechanical parts and high levels of constant noise.

Payscale: $20.90 - $35.45

This pay range is a reasonable estimate of the hourly range for this role. It takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to skill sets, experience, training, and education. General Dynamics NASSCO also provides a variety of benefits including medical & dental insurance coverage, 401(k) retirement savings plan, flexible spending accounts/HSAs, life and disability insurance, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO), wellness coaching, and an onsite health services. 

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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