Outside Machinist Installs, aligns, and repairs ship machinery such as propelling machinery, auxiliary motors, pumps, ventilating equipment, steering gear, laundry and galley equipment. Working from blueprints and using hand tools, calipers, heavy jacks, chain falls and micrometers. Able to read and interpret blue prints, knowledgeable of some aspects of air controls and tubing bending, familiar with marine construction from design through installation and operational testing, versed in applicable commercial and military specifications and standards, and some welding knowledge.
