Maintenance Repair Tech, Staff

Curtiss-Wright Corporation•Chesapeake, VA

1d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Repair Technician to support maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role includes troubleshooting, repairing, testing, removing, and installing OEM equipment, as well as completing service reports and test documentation. Work may take place in a shop during regular operational hours or at off-premises contract sites such as shipyards and ships or vessels. The technician works on reciprocating, electromechanical, and rotating equipment, with the level of supervision dependent on experience and the equipment involved. Duties include learning equipment functionality, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, overhauling and assembling equipment to technical specifications, and following applicable industry standards. The position is on-site and may involve travel of up to 25%, overtime, and physical work including lifting up to 50 pounds, entering tight spaces, and using ladders to access equipment. Fleet Solutions supports the U.S. Navy fleet support and maintenance market through overhaul and repair, testing, and parts sales for equipment including air compressors, turbines, valves, pumps, PLCs, blowers, and water purification systems.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
0–3 years of experience in a similar role.
Basic shop skills and understanding of common manual and powered tools.
Hands-on technical capability and interest in understanding mechanical equipment functionality.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and hydraulic diagrams.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance; applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of applicable U.S. regulations.
Ability to travel up to 25%.
Ability to work overtime.
Ability to work unsupervised on reciprocating, electromechanical, and rotating equipment.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, enter tight access spaces, and climb up and down ladders to access equipment.
Must have or purchase basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, repair, and test OEM equipment.
Remove and install OEM equipment.
Learn and understand the functionality of simple and complex equipment.
Perform mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting on various equipment.
Perform tasks on equipment installed on commercial and non-commercial vessels, including Naval vessels.
Break down, adjust, repair, and assemble equipment according to technical specifications and manuals.
Review and understand technical blueprints, drawings, and sketches.
Complete required reports, service reports, and test documentation to support project deliverables.
Comply with governing industry standards while performing duties.
Perform mechanical inspections and alignments, diagnose issues, and make corrections.
Overhaul equipment using technical manuals and other repair documentation.