Marine Machinist

Agency

Dept of Transportation

Division

Transit

Job Classification Title

Marine Machinist (S)

Position Number

60018849

Grade

NC09

About Us

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.

Description of Work

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.

Duties include but not limited to:

• 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.

*This position works out of the Ferry Division Shipyard at Manns Harbor, NC

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade and Salary Range:  NC09    $41,206 - $ 72,113

Management prefers applicants with the following:

• 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Adrianna N Blackmer

Email:

DOT-WorkdayJobRecruitment@ncdot.gov