Outside Machinist

Norfolk, VA 23523

Posted: 09/18/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: SH6769821

Job Description

Craft and Technical Solutions is an established Marine and Industrial Staffing Company with offices all over the country. We partner with businesses as well as jobseekers to place individuals into positions efficiently. We are currently in need of Outside Machinists to join our team in Norfolk, VA.  
 
Responsibilities
  • Install equipment on naval vessels in a safe and productive manner.
  • Disassemble, fault find, repair and reassemble shipboard equipment as directed by the supervisor.
  • Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
  • Increase awareness of quality procedures within department
  • Ensure adherence to correct work procedures.
  • Continuously improve communications and flexibility within the team.
  • Contribute to innovation/productivity improvements.
  • Read technical bulletins and diagrams in relation to work being performed.
  • Work towards the team goal of delivering the vessel on time.
  • Ensure work area is left clean, all equipment and tools are stowed away safely and protected against damage.
Job Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of shipyard or Naval (machinist mate) experience. 
  • Must have reliable/own transportation.
  • 10 panel Drug Screen
  • Comfortable with heights
  • Lift 50lbs without assistance
  • Must understand the layout of the ship and compartment identification.
  • Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude required.
  • Knowledge of ship terminology required.
  • Proven ability to interpret engineering drawings.
  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate all fixed and non-fixed machinery.
  • Ability set up machinery to meet flatness tolerance requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret job specifications.
  • Ability to perform work on marine vessels.
  • Must be able to follow directions and work with limited supervision.
  • Proven problem-solving abilities.
CTS, LLC offers a comprehensive benefit packet to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:
  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Accident
  • Critical Illness
  • 401k
Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!
 
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
 
Craft and Technical Solutions, LLC has a consistent policy that requires an online application to be completed before we can further consider you as an applicant for this position.
 
CTS is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
 
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Sophia Hooks
Director, East Coast

Sophia Hooks joined CTS in November 2021, after 2 years in the marine industry and over 16 years of business operations, leadership, Human Resources, administrative management, and supportive roles in the health and dental industry. She received her BA in Business Administration from the State University of New York, and her Master's Degree in Business and Public & Community Health from Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. She is a military spouse veteran that works within the community to help transitioning service members find jobs to secure their future. Her true passion is for leadership that helps to find opportunities that allow people to support their families and future ambitions.

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