Mechanic 1/C

Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. • Port St Joe, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Perform skilled work in the maintenance and repair of a variety of shipyard equipment, vehicles, marine engines, and marine machinery. The role includes major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair of gasoline, diesel, and marine engines and related marine equipment; inspection and preventive maintenance; diagnosing malfunctions and needed repairs or adjustments; and repairing and maintaining hydraulic equipment and valves. The employee maintains accurate inspection, repair, and maintenance records and works with minimal supervision. Duties may change and additional duties may be assigned. The position may include directly or indirectly supervising or training subordinates.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalence and at least three years of previous heavy equipment repair and maintenance experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions using common-sense understanding.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from supervisors and employees.
• Knowledge of the safe operation and use of hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic across units of measure and read a tape measure.
• Behavioral attributes include integrity, ethics, flexibility and adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail, safety consciousness, and multitasking.
• Ability to maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.
• Physically and medically qualified to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Previous shipyard experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline, diesel, and marine engines and related marine equipment.
• Inspect machinery and equipment and perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose malfunctions and identify necessary repairs or adjustments.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic equipment and valves.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance.
• Comply with company, federal, state, and local safety, ethics, and environmental rules, regulations, and policies.
• Maintain regular attendance and work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
• Work with minimal supervision and perform additional duties as assigned.
• May directly or indirectly supervise or train subordinates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED