Dry Dock Mechanic J4

General Dynamics; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA, seeks a Drydock Machinist J2-J4 to perform fabrications, repairs and assembly in the drydock environment. The role requires navigating ships and drydocks, reading technical drawings, and working with standard shop tools, with a focus on safety and on-site reliability.

Work hours are 6:00am to 2:45pm; candidates should be able to work evenings or weekends as needed and travel up to 10% may be required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must be able to navigate a ship, the drydock, and understand compartment designation.
• Strong ability to read technical publications and drawings.
• Able to diagnose and repair drydock machinery with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with common shop and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Ensure tanks/compartments have updated safe for hot work tickets.
• Verify tank/compartment conditions remain as written.
• Ensure WAF ticket is posted for the specific job.
• Address safety issues and ensure proper PPE and procedures are followed.
• Receive required training for assigned work (e.g., welding, electrical, mechanical).
• Maintain safety and productivity, ensuring high-quality work.
• Leave job site safe and clean at completion.
• Complete assignments with no supervision.

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! We currently have an exciting opportunity in our SPEEDE DRYDOCK department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Drydock Mechanic J4, the hours are 6:00am - 2:45pm.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

The Drydock Machinist Mechanic J2-J4 is responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner. Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Required Experience)

• Must have the ability to navigate a ship, the Drydock, and understand compartment designation.
• Must have excellent working knowledge and understanding of technical publications and drawings.
• Must be able to repair and/or install equipment using routine mechanical knowledge in conjunction with technical information and diagrams and ability to make a diagnosis of dry dock machinery and mechanical equipment to determine problems and make proper repairs, whether the equipment is manually, air hydraulically or electrically operated on the dry dock but needs to work with no supervision.
• Must be able to accurately use measuring instruments such as micrometer, tachometer, dial indicator and caliper and monitors and interprets dry dock equipment and machinery gauges, meters and alarms in order to identify potential malfunctions as early to takes appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems and to avoid catastrophic equipment failures.
• Be very knowledgeable in the use of all common shop and hand tools.
• Must be able to perform duties required to prepare the drydock for a docking evolution, to include the fabrication, preparation and assembly of the drydock blocks but needs to work with no supervision.
• Must be able to perform drydocking evolution duties such as diesel engine watch and operation of other equipment as necessary but needs to work with no supervision.
• Must be able to perform drydock watch duties in accordance with the drydock operational procedures and instructions but needs to work with no supervision.
• Must have good oral and written communication skills.
• Must know what PPE to use and when.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Carrying
• Lifting
• Walking
• Climbing
• Pulling
• Must be able to go on vessels
• Crawling
• Sitting
• Visual Requirements
• Crouching
• Standing
• Hearing
• Stooping
• Other
• Kneeling
• Talking

VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades’ tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by mechanics, electricians, technicians, service people, painters, etc.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to Drydock Supervisor and/or DockMaster.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure tanks/compartments has an updated safe for hot work ticket and that requirements of the ticket have been met (ex., ventilation, lighting, safety equipment, etc.)
• Ensure conditions of the tank/compartment have not changed since the ticket was written (ex., fuel run back, unsafe working conditions, etc.)
• Ensure that WAF ticket is on the job site and that it is for the specific job being accomplished. Must ensure that no work will be accomplished without a WAF posted at location of repairs.
• Ensure that any other safety issues are complied with that relate to the specific job being accomplished (ex., special staging, face shields for grinding, protective clothing for hot work related jobs, breathing apparatus with correct cartridges, etc.)
• Ensure that you are trained for qualified for the work you are assigned to do (ex., JLG, forklift, welding, brazing, special electrical/mechanical repairs, etc.)
• Ensure that you and personnel working under your direction are working safely and as productively as possible, maintaining quality control at all times.
• Ensure that job site is left in a safe and clean condition prior to departure.
• Ability to complete assignment but needs to work with no supervision.

ACCOUNTABILITY

Accountable to Drydock Supervisor and/or DockMaster.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT ISSUE

None

UNIQUE/ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have reliable transportation. Must be able to work aboard vessels, climb ladders, and work in tanks and confined spaces. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including respirator. Must be able to work evening and weekend hours. May require up to 10% travel.

General Dynamics NASSCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

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