Senior Marine Mechanician - TP133041

TES is hiring a temporary Senior Marine Mechanician

Duration: This role is anticipated to last roughly 5.5 - 6 months.

Compensation and Benefits: $34.53 - $35.25 per hour.. Eligible for Mid-Level Benefits including medical plans, paid holidays, and vacation/sick leave.

Location: Point Loma is the home location and candidates must be willing to go to sea for up to 30 days at a time.

Work schedule: Mondays - Fridays, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Under general supervision, incumbent performs highly skilled machinist tasks in support of oceanographic projects.
• Works from blueprints, rough sketches, written or oral instructions to perform senior-level skills as a machinist operating a wide range of machines in the shop, including CNC mills and lathes, ProtoTrak/manual mills and lathes, and other machining equipment.
• The position also involves operating heavy equipment, including lifts and wire rope spooling winches.
• Responsibilities include developing, building, installing, and maintaining mechanical equipment for scientific groups for use aboard ship and in shore laboratories.

• Preference of five recent years of experience on both HAAS CNC mills and lathes.
• Preference of five recent years of experience using MasterCam programming software to program HAAS CNC machines.
• While familiarity with the principles and operation of hydraulics is beneficial, we are open to candidates who demonstrate the ability to operate or build mechanical equipment or show a willingness and aptitude to learn these skills.

• U.S. Passport required.
• Must be willing to go to sea for up to 30 days at a time.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and/or a valid driver's license.
• Available to work overtime as needed, and travel overseas as required.
• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain NIWC/federal clearance to access the Naval Base Point Loma.

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