• Outside Machinist II

    EPSILON SYSTEMS (San Diego, CA)


    Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. seeks a full-time Outside Machinist II in San Diego, CA.

    Summary:

    This exciting position offers the chance to play a vital role in supporting US Navy operations in beautiful San Diego! As a subject matter expert in shipboard machinery systems, you’ll provide essential maintenance, repair, and technical support to ensure everything runs smoothly and reliably.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Accomplishes mechanical repairs and testing onboard ships and in the shop. Work includes, but is not limited to, removal, repairs, overhaul, installation, alignment, troubleshooting, modifying, and testing on the ship’s mechanical systems and components, including, but not limited to:

    + Antenna Tilting Group (ATG) twin and single boom, and Bath Iron Works ATG unit overhaul and PF-109 Ball screw.

    + The boat davit nitrogen charged accumulator, along with the system nitrogen and hydro charging test, is part of the functional test of the operation system.

    + Torpedo strike down and torpedo strike down lift hatch and dogging hatch actuator cylinder overhauled or replaced assembly.

    + Various types and sizes of marine pumps. Includes, but is not limited to, centrifugal pump, vane pump, sliding shoe pump, piston pumps, assorted pipe interferes, coupling, mechanical seal removal and installation on pump shaft, and coupling alignment.

    + Anchor winch, steering pumps, close and open-ended pump, removal of assorted pipe interferences, coupling, pump housing, and impeller as required for mechanical spring seats, seal removal and installation on pump shaft, and coupling alignment.

    + Capstan/winches/anchor windless, sliding pad eyes, brake repairs, deck drains, towing array equipment, slew motor gear assembly.

    + Slew motor repair, Luff cylinder, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair and overhaul.

    + Retractable bitts and roller chock repairs.

    + Stern tube shaft seal repairs

    + Baxter bolt removal, re-tapping, and cleaning bolt threads and deck plug threads.

    + Drill, tap, and thread various bolts/studs and fasteners.

    + Follows guidelines and procedures outlined in Formal Work Packages. Read, interpret, understand, and work to the requirements of appropriate technical manuals, drawings, and blueprints.

    Required Qualifications:

    + High school diploma or equivalent

    + Minimum 4 years of work-related experience performing diagnostic inspections and repairs on Navy ship mechanical systems

    + Sound interpersonal skills needed to interface and coordinate with company personnel, customers, and outside contacts

    + Ability to pass PQS 301 Craftsmen qualifications

    + Ability to read schematics and blueprints

    + Ability to read technical manuals and repair standards

    + Ability to read, interpret, and follow detailed written instructions, MRC cards, or drawings

    + Ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance

    + Ability to obtain and maintain access to military and government installations and private shipyards.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Prior service in the US Navy with background as a Machinist's Mate (MM)

    ADA Notations:

    + Requires walking, reaching, sitting, and concentration in the presence of occasional noise

    + Ability to move in narrow and restricted passageways, up/down steep and narrow ladders or stairways, and up and down antenna masts/yardarms (onboard ships)

    + Ability to lift, carry, and move objects up to 50 lbs. in weight

    + Office, warehouse, laboratory, pier side, shipboard

    + Noise conditions range from very quiet to loud

     

    Epsilon Systems Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.