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EXEMPT________________________________
SHIFT___________________________________
REPORTS TO_____________

None
Day
Maintenance Head

SALARY LEVEL________________________________
DEPARTMENT_____________________________
POSITION_____________________________________

Hourly
Production
Skilled

JOB TITLE: SKILLED MARINE MECHANIC / RIGGER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This individual is expected to have basic knowledge of diesel engines. Must have advance knowledge in handling and reading micrometer and vernier calipers and gauges for pressure tests. Must be able to comply, as directed, with NAVSEA standards and specifications and all other government requirements. Must possess basic mathematical skills in the Mechanical area.

 

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED:

 Manipulate properly all the fundamentals hand tools and equipment used in mechanical work.

  1. Able to analyze and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches.

  2. Apply mathematical skills involved in mechanical work.

  3. Operate skillfully all manual and power operated tools and equipment.

  4. Understand and apply the principles and theories of diesel and heat exchangers.

  5. Have the ability to perform precise measurements with the use of micrometer calipers and verniers.

  6. Skillfully perform rigging in/out heavy objects.

  7. Able to disassemble and reassemble of parts and components, tagging techniques, and replacement of worn out parts.

  8. Must comply, as directed, with NAVSEA standards and specifications required of the job and other government agencies.

  9. Able to remove and re-install propellers, propeller shafts and cutlass bearings.

  10. Must have basic alignment knowledge.

  11. Able to determine the series and kinds of threads and the pitch of thread for the nuts and bolts.

  12. Perform micrometer and Vernier reading accurately.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) required- with a two year AA degree in marine mechanic field; or four- (4) years continuous work experience in related field.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have basic mechanic tools, a valid Driver’s License and be able to obtain a Rapid Gate Pass via Navy background check. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

 

Employer Rights

You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employer also reserves the right to restructure the company organization.  

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