MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC

Full Job Description

You will serve as a MARINE MACHINERY MECHANIC in the Mechanical Shop (Code 930), Production Resources Department Manager (Code 901), Production Resources Department (Code 900) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION Ability to read and interpret work requirements from blueprints, drawings, sketches and specification documents and use arithmetic and other practical mathematical calculations to perform measurement and maintain close tolerances; ability to follow standard procedures, such as tagout, working, testing, etc.

and understanding the scientific principles underlying the trade and must have the aptitude for nuclear and nonnuclear job qualification training; ability to use various mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and machinery is required.

Ability to make routine cuts, shapes, bores and grinds on the installation and repair of machinery; ability to use various hand tools and portable machines such as flange facing machines, drills, grinders, small boring bars, and cutting machines; ability to machine small parts utilizing both portable and stationary machinery.

Ability to layout work, make templates, jigs, and fixtures; ability to work with metals needed for repair jobs.

Ability to use test equipment and measuring devices such as levels, feeler gauges, dial indicators, micrometers, tachometers and calipers.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

• You will remove, repair, install, and align Naval Vessel's main propulsion machinery and associated equipment/components.
• You will install, adjust, set, repair, or replace various control/regulating or safety devices.
• You will test shipboard machinery pier side or on sea trials to prove satisfactory operation and acceptance.