About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a Marine Machinery Mechanic in the PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. The location for this position is Garden Island, Australia ***See Additional Information section below for details***
QualificationsAlthough 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. Disassembling and repairing marine equipment and machinery such as main propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines, speed reduction and acceleration mechanisms. Applying various methods, procedures and techniques to layout, install and align marine machinery and equipment; operating machine tools to manufacture component parts or re-machine existing parts. Ability to apply and interpret requirements contained in technical work documents, manuals, blueprints to determine critical dimensions and reference points. Producing necessary templates and other fixtures required for repair or installation utilizing knowledge of materials. 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 DutiesYou will disassemble and repair marine equipment and machinery including propulsion machinery, auxiliary engines, speed reduction and acceleration mechanisms.You will operate machine tools such as small lathes, milling machines, drill presses, and precision grinders to manufacture component parts or re-machine existing parts such as bushings, bearings, seals, couplings, and pistons.You will interpret and apply requirements in techincal documents, manuals, blueprints and shop directives to determine critical dimensions and key reference points.You will disassemble, move and relocate various types of submarine and shipboard machinery such as turbines, generators, diesel engines, and their accessories or install new machinery.You will make templates, jigs, and other fixtures required for repair or installation utilizing knowledge of materials and their versatility.You will independently diagnose, plan and complete projects or work orders involving major systems.