Maintenance Mechanic- 1st Class

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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 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.

Required Education & 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

1st Class: 3-5 years 2nd Class: 1-3 years Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, etc. 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).

Necessary Equipment Operation

• Micrometer Feeler Gauges Hydraulic Power units.

Power Tools, etc. Air tools Chain falls and come-along Hand tools Volt meters Special Skills:

• Ability to work under deadlines and schedule pressures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals and work process instructions.
• Perform basic mathematical functions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• High performance and a strong team player.
• Commitment to company values, policies and safety program.
• The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.
• They are not intended to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of assigned personnel.