Mechanic
$37,440–$76,960 year
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Norfolk, Virginia, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$37,440–$76,960 year
Full Time
Job Summary
Perform routine mechanical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships, and submarines, including inspections, repairs, modernization, and alterations. Execute disconnects and connections of mechanical joints while removing and installing equipment using sound engineering practices. Utilize precision measurement equipment such as scales and vernier calipers, and read blueprints and technical manuals. Conduct firewatch duties and maintain a clean work area. Employees may be required to travel to other locations.
Required Qualifications
- Proficient in the use of precision measurement equipment including scales, vernier calipers
- Must have completed a formal related course of study in trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program
- Must have 1-5 years of verifiable experience as a mechanic in an industrial environment (i.e., shipbuilding, ship repair or nuclear power plants)
- Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed
- Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals
- Must possess working knowledge of shipboard operating requirements
- Must understand material safety data sheets (MDS)
- Must be able to follow safety procedures
- Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
- Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis
- Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
- Employees may be required to travel for work to other locations
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