ABOUT Navy ships are constantly crossing the ocean, traveling hundreds of thousands of miles to the shores of every continent on Earth. As a Machinist’s Mate, you help ensure your ship arrives safely by maintaining the propulsion and auxiliary systems that get the crew in place for the mission. Your experience will include work across every inch of the ship, so whether you’re repairing a steam turbine or adjusting an aircraft elevator, you can expect to gain thorough working knowledge of all things mechanical on ships like cruisers and destroyers. The mission of the Navy Reserve is to provide strategic depth and deliver operational capabilities to the Navy and Marine Corps team and Joint forces, in times of peace or war. Navy Reserve Sailors seamlessly support and actively aid that mission, all while continuing to lead their own independent lives in the civilian world. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Machinist’s Mates (MM) are responsible for operating and maintaining ship propulsion machinery, auxiliary equipment and outside machinery. Specifically, your job responsibilities as an MM may include: • Aligning piping systems for oil, water, air and steam • Operating ship boilers and steam turbines used for ship propulsion • Operating turbo generators used to produce electrical power • Cleaning, adjusting, testing and maintaining boilers, engines, generators • Maintaining auxiliary machinery including steering engines, elevators, winches, pumps and valves • Operating and maintaining water desalination plants • Maintaining refrigeration plants, air conditioning systems and galley equipment • Repairing valves, pumps, heat exchangers, compressors, steam turbines and hydraulic and pneumatic devices • Creating and analyzing machinery operating reports and records PAY & BENEFITS When you serve your country, you become a part of something truly important – and you deserve to be rewarded accordingly. Navy Reserve Sailors enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, from state-of-the- art training to extensive educational assistance, VA benefits and more. In return for your service and dedication, the Navy Reserve provides you with the benefits to succeed in both your military and civilian lives: • Receive 4 days of basic pay for only 2 days worked (16 hours) each drill weekend • Opportunities to acquire new skills and sharpen existing ones, enhancing your civilian career • Educational assistance • Tax-free, worldwide Navy Exchange and commissary privileges for you and your family • VA guaranteed home loans • Low-cost insurance options, including up to $400,000 in life insurance • Travel opportunities • Earn points toward retirement benefits every time you drill • Retirement after 20 qualifying years • TRICARE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES Navy Reserve Sailors continue to hold educational opportunities through Tuition Assistance, DANTES and their post 9/11 or Montgomery GI Bill. Further education opportunities are also available through the US Naval War College and Senior Enlisted Academy, as well as certifications and licenses available through the Navy Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL). QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS • U.S. citizen or equivalent • High school graduate or equivalent • 17 years of age or older General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you’re currently serving, whether you’ve served before or whether you’ve never served before. This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Navy. The application is for a specific position within the Navy. WORK ENVIRONMENT Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Sailors in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes. Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $24.00 - $37.00 per hour Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Retirement plan Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Shop helper needed to support small manufacturer. High School graduate or equivalent. No experience needed but 1 – 2 years of industrial experience preferred. Must be a self-motivated, hard worker, with reliable transportation and the ability to work overtime as needed. Requires valid Driver’s License and clean driving record. Must be able to comfortably and regularly lift 50+ pounds. Duties include saw operation, inventory control, mechanical assembly, powder coating and painting, shop cleaning, trash removal, sand blasting, forklift operation, and other duties as assigned. Excellent opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience in a shop environment. Hours may be flexible to accommodate a student’s class schedule.
See More Details >>Salary: $45,738.00 - $52,599.00 AnnuallyLocation : Augusta, GAJob Type: Full Time PermanentJob Number: 201203903Department: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTOpening Date: 07/18/2025Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern DESCRIPTION Provides direct secretarial and administrative support to the department head within the guidelines of standard operating procedures, department rules and regulations, and County policies. Works with department heads, co-workers, employees in other departments, contractors and the general public as it relates to responsibilities of the Augusta Planning & Development Department. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinates and provides administrative/clerical support for an assigned department/division: processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations within designated timeframes and per established procedures; works with and provides guidance and assistance to administrative/clerical staff assigned to divisions or work units within the department to ensure uniform and cooperative work efforts; and maintains confidentiality of departmental documentation and issues.Serves as liaison between the assigned department and other departments/divisions, staff members, Consolidated Government officials, the public, community leaders, outside agencies, or other individuals or organizations: distributes and receives routine information; interacts with various officials and dignitaries involving sensitive client relations; conveys information among division/department personnel; and circulates documentation to appropriate departments.Maintains calendar/schedule of activities for the assigned manager and department/division: schedules and confirms appointments, meetings, interviews, conferences, training activities, or other activities; updates calendar on a regular basis; and notifies parties involved of changes.Coordinates travel arrangements, accommodations, conference registrations, or other travel-related plans for department management or other staff.Maintains file system of various files/records for the assigned area: prepares files, organizes documentation, and files documents in designated order; retrieves/replaces files; scans records into computer; shreds/destroys confidential or obsolete documents; and conducts records maintenance activities in compliance with guidelines governing record retention.Researches, compiles, and/or monitors administrative or statistical data pertaining to department operations: summarizes data, performs routine data analysis, and prepares reports; and conducts research of department files, legal records, database records, electronic data sources, Internet sites, hardcopy materials, or other sources as needed.Distributes documentation between department/staff members and internal/external individuals/agencies: operates fax machine to send/receive documentation; distributes/delivers incoming faxes, subpoenas, mail, or other documentation to appropriate personnel; sorts, organizes, opens, and/or distributes incoming mail; signs for incoming packages and delivers to appropriate personnel; processes outgoing mail; and copies and distributes forms, reports, correspondence, schedules, agendas, or other documentation.Types, prepares, proofreads, and/or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, logs, notices, schedules, calendars, attendance records, check requests, purchase orders, requisitions, budget documents, contracts, agreements, statistical reports, incident/accident reports, work order requests, agendas, minutes, motions, ordinances, resolutions, accident/incident reports, inventory records, charts, graphs, spreadsheets, or other documents.Coordinates arrangements for various meetings: notifies participants of scheduled meetings; prepares meeting notices, agendas, and meeting packets; coordinates room reservations, setup, refreshments, and equipment required for meetings; attends meetings; records and/or transcribes meeting minutes; distributes documentation; and maintains related records.Coordinates building plans and keeps track of projects in databases.Performs minor technical plan check to ensure compliance with APDD Building Division standards, submittal requirements, development conditions, improvement standards, construction specifications, and city ordinances.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level as required.Coordinates open records requests with staff tracking of each request from start to completion.Monitors department budget, providing support as needed. Produces monthly report of budget status to the department Director.Maintains department's personnel files, tracking performance evaluation, performance measurements, and reference checks and maintain related personnel information. Prepares and process personnel transaction forms. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: High school diploma or GED is required {Please note: Upon job offer, you will be required to provide proof of education. Be sure to have the appropriate documents readily available.}Experience: Three (3) years of clerical, administrative support, secretarial, customer service, and or record management experience and/or training; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides tile requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Considerable knowledge of modern office proceduresFamiliarity with department policies and proceduresProficiency in report writing, bookkeeping, shorthand, and basic mathematical calculationsMastery of operating standard office equipmentGood communication skills, both oral and writtenDemonstrated ability to work independentlyMay supervise and/or train designated subordinate personnelCertification/Licensing:Possession of a valid driver's license with good driving history. If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment. OTHER This position requires staff call up in an emergency situation.Less than 50% of this position requires travel from office to other locations.PERFORMANCE ATTRIBUTES:Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.Human Interaction: Requires the ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility.Equipment: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.Verbal: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.Math: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of influence systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership, and to exercise independent judgment to apply facts and principles for developing approaches and techniques to resolve problems.Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.Augusta-Richmond County's comprehensive benefit package includes:VacationHolidaySickMedicalDentalVisionLifeLong-Term Disability InsurancePensionFor a more detailed overview of our benefit package, please visit our website below: 01 The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to conclude if you meet the minimum qualifications and requirements for this position. Responses relating to your specific work experience and education MUST clearly reflect the requirements shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. Additional information may not be accepted after your application has been submitted. Do you accept these terms? Yes No 02 Are you a current employee of Augusta Richmond County? Yes No 03 To be eligible to apply for a posted position, a current employee must have performed competently for at least six (6) months in his/her current position. If you are a current employee of Augusta Richmond County, have you been in your current position at least six months? Yes No This question does not apply to me. 04 If you are a current Augusta Richmond County employee, have you received a written reprimand, disciplinary probation, or suspension in the last twelve (12) months? (Informal warnings excluded) Yes No This question does not apply to me. 05 Which of the following best describes your level of responsible administrative support, customer service, office management and/or project management including administrative work supporting senior level staff or management? No experience One year of experience Two years of experience Three years of experience Four years of experience Five or more years of experience 06 Which of the following best describes your level of education (Be sure to list the name and type of degree in the Education section of the application.) No High School Diploma or GED High School diploma or G.E.D. Associate's degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree or higher 07 Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record? (If State license is other than Georgia or South Carolina, applicant must obtain a license in Georgia or South Carolina within 30 days of employment.) Yes No Required Question
See More Details >>Embarking on a career in the machining trade in Augusta, SC, often begins with specialized training, combining hands-on experience with theoretical knowledge, allowing individuals to gain practical skills while earning. Training programs typically last 4-5 years, requiring extensive on-the-job training under experienced professionals. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 288,789 machinists nationwide, with a median annual wage of $50,840. In Augusta, SC, machinists can expect to earn an average of $1,650 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $4,300 weekly. Vocational schools, apprenticeships, and industry associations provide pathways for aspiring machinists to enter this field, leading to a career with strong earning potential and opportunities for advancement in a sector experiencing steady demand.
