Millwright Machinist 1/C

Position Summary:
Eastern Shipbuilding is seeking a Millwright Machinist 1/C responsible for installing various ship machinery, planning and fabricating foundations, and performing general machine tool setups and operations. This full-time position requires a detailed understanding of marine systems, machinery operations, and a commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install ship propulsion machinery, sea valves, steering gear, anchor handling equipment, pumps, and ventilating equipment.
• Plan projects, fabricate and install machine foundations and frames.
• Operate machine tools to produce parts to specified dimensions and assemble according to required specifications.
• Perform precision measurements, lay out dimensions, and verify alignment and clearances of parts.
• Assemble parts into complete units, connect fuel, cooling, or lubricating lines and secure equipment to the ship's deck.
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain, clean, lubricate, and perform preventive maintenance on machines and tools as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma or GED, with 3+ years of experience in a machine shop or shipyard environment.
• Proficiency in manual machinery, CNC experience desired, and knowledge of SMAW tack welding.
• Strong comprehension and application of precision alignment principles for rotating machinery.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, layouts, and precision measuring tools both SAE and Metric.
• Required to pass welding tests for American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification.

Physical Requirements:

• Active role requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and the frequent lifting/movement of up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment per OSHA standards.

Work Environment:

• Job requires regular attendance with the ability to work flexible hours, overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Potential for exposure to electrical shock, mechanical hazards, fumes, and other risks found in a shipyard environment.
• Compliance with strict company safety procedures and policies is critical.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May indirectly supervise and/or train subordinates as assigned to their crew.

Location:
Panama City, FL

Compensation:
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.