LCAC Mechanic

About the company

Walashek Industrial & Marine

Shipbuilding · 51 to 200 employees

What you'll do

• This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery, using control and regulating devices
• Adjust, maintain, and repair or replace subassemblies, such as transmissions and crawler heads, using hand tools, jacks, and cranes
• Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
• Clean parts by spraying them with grease solvent or immersing them in tanks of solvent
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment and vehicles
• Diagnose faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
• Fabricate needed parts or items from sheet metal.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Operate and inspect machines or heavy marine equipment to diagnose defects
• Overhaul and test machines or equipment to ensure operating efficiency
• Repair and replace damaged or worn parts
• Repair, rewire, and troubleshoot electrical systems
• Schedule maintenance for industrial machines and equipment and keep equipment service records. Research, order, and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Weld or solder broken parts and structural members, using electric or gas welders and soldering tools.
• Adhere to technical documentation, report when tolerances, conditions found do not meet required dimensions and recommend solutions.
• Must have working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to follow directions
• Must be able to read mechanic precise measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret basic drawings and technical manuals
• Inspection of work, identification of potential problems, initiation of corrective actions.
• Increase awareness of Quality procedures within department
• Perform as a productive working team member that meets daily goals set by the supervisor.
• General Knowledge of USN Standard Items
• Knowledge of valves repair and re-build
• Knowledge of repair and overhaul of pumps
• Adjust and maintain industrial machinery and possess knowledge of machinery alignment
• Required Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or Certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in mechanic role preferred.
• Industrial and/or marine advanced mechanical experience preferred:
• Journeyman 3: 5+ years and/or specialized training
• Journeyman 2: 3-5 years
• Journeyman 1: 1-3 years
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and measure using the metric system
• 2 years' experience working in a Shipyard/and or industrial environment
• Must be TWIX card and DBIDS credential eligible (as required)
• Additional Requirements:
• Must pass a drug screen
• Must have a current U.S Driver's License
• Working Conditions:
• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office controlled environment
• May have to visit projects aboard ships, rigs both on and offshore as well as confined spaces. Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required
• Working with hot and sometimes hazardous materials.
• Aboard ships, both on and offshore as well as confined spaces.
• Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE.
• Some climbing (100 feet) and lifting (50 lbs.) involved. (Board ships, climb ladders and work in obscure and dense areas).
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching and climbing up and over obstructions such as scaffolding, ladders, and internal barge and boat structural members
• We provide paid holidays, vacation, paid medical & dental and 401(k) benefits
• Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/AA/Disability/Vets Employer.

What you need

• Requires 2 years' experience in a shipyard and/or industrial environment.
• A high school diploma or college or technical school certificate is preferred; must be TWIX card and DBIDS credential eligible, pass a drug screen, and have a current U.S.
• Education: a high school diploma

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Perks

• paid holidays
• vacation
• paid medical
• dental
• 401(k) benefits