Marine Machinist

State of North Carolina

3d • Onsite

About The Position

It’s the mission of the NC Department of Transportation to connect people, products and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina. We encourage you to consider joining NCDOT where our work not only serves the citizens of North Carolina but has an impact on our world through all modes of transportation. Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. Position to work in the operation of machine tools to fabricate or repair a variety of metal parts to precise dimensions. Assignments are received from the Marine Mechanic Supervisor, who may offer guidance in the selection of methods and materials. Work is guided by plans, specifications, or worn part to be replaced; and is reviewed upon completion. This position works out of the Ferry Division Shipyard at Manns Harbor, NC

Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and three years of progressive experience in the operation of a variety of machine shop equipment in the production of metal parts, preferably in the ship repair or shipbuilding industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the principles, and skill in the operation of various machine tools such as lathes, presses, shapers, cutters, milling machines, and grinders.
• Knowledge of the properties of common metals and alloys.
• Knowledge of precise measuring scales and the uses of instruments such as inside and outside calipers and micrometers.
• Skill in reading and understanding technical diagrams and sketches of complex equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and carry out instructions.

Responsibilities

• Studies specifications, diagrams, and sketches; and measures parts with rule, tape, caliper, inside and outside micrometers, or dial indicator to set up machine tool.
• Sets up machine tools, such as lathe, power press, mill, or cutter by adjusting chucks, spindles, and cutting tool arm.
• Centers stock, controls depth of cut with hand lever, and takes measurements to determine accuracy of cuts during process.
• Fabricates propeller shafts, rudders, flanges, bushings, pins, sheaves, collars, bolts, and spacers from rough stock.
• Operates press to install bushings on propeller shafts and bushings in sheaves, or to straighten shafts, plates, and arms.
• Operates keyway cutter on lathes and in press.
• Cuts material to proper size, using power hacksaw or cutting torch.
• Builds up worn shafts with metallizer and turns back to standard size. Aligns shafts.
• Performs related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED