Drydock Mechanic J4 – Shipyard Technician

General Dynamics Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Drydock Mechanic J4 to perform skilled maintenance and repairs in the SPEEDE DRYDOCK department. The role requires working 6:00am - 2:45pm and navigating ships and drydocks.

You will diagnose, repair, and install equipment, use precision tools, and follow safety procedures. Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and support continuous and reliable operations on naval and commercial vessels.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate a ship, drydock, and compartments.
• Strong knowledge of technical publications and drawings.
• Diagnose and repair drydock machinery independently using manuals/diagrams.
• Ability to use measuring instruments and interpret gauges.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hot work tickets are updated and requirements met.
• Verify tank/compartment conditions align with ticket details.
• Maintain safety compliance and proper PPE usage at all times.
• Perform drydock evolutions and watch duties as required.
• Ensure job site is left safe and clean when done.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Reading drawings

Use precision tools

Safety compliance

Tools

Micrometer

Tachometer

Dial indicator

Caliper

Hand tools

Job description

General Dynamics NASSCO in Norfolk, VA is seeking a Drydock Mechanic J4 to perform skilled maintenance and repairs in the SPEEDE DRYDOCK department. The role requires working 6:00am - 2:45pm and navigating ships and drydocks.

You will diagnose, repair, and install equipment, use precision tools, and follow safety procedures. Candidates must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and support continuous and reliable operations on naval and commercial vessels.