LCAC Mechanical Superintendent

Walashek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. seeks a skilled Superintendent to guide the mechanical crew in repairing or replacing LCAC-related machinery components. You will read blueprints, drawings, and manuals to ensure work meets specifications and to report any discrepancies.

The role requires supervision of a mechanical team, use of precision tools, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced shipyard environment. Navy ship repair experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Certificate from a college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in mechanical role preferred.
• Industrial and/or marine advanced mechanical experience preferred.
• 2+ years Navy ship repair experience (shipyard, contractor, government).
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals.
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Understanding of Ship repair industry.
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of the mechanical crew and all mechanical work performed on crafts.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair / replace subassemblies, including engines, gearboxes, props, and shafts using hand tools, jacks, hoists, and cranes.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears.
• Clean, lubricate, and perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance.
• Follow technical documentation and report discrepancies.
• Operate/read mechanical precision measuring equipment and interpret basic drawings and manuals.
• Identify issues and perform problem solving, aiming for first-time quality.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading blueprints

Problem solving

Team supervision

Attention to instructions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Industrial/marine experience preferred

Tools

Micrometers

Gauges

Hand tools

Jacks and hoists

Crane operation

Job description

The Superintendent is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work specification instructions in order to repair or replace machinery components related to LCACs. This position reports directly to the Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervision of the mechanical crew and all mechanical work performed on crafts.
• Adjust, maintain, and repair / replace subassemblies, not limited to engines, gearboxes, props, and shafts using hand tools, jacks, hoists, and cranes.
• Assemble gear systems, and align frames and gears
• Clean, lubricate, and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Fit bearings to adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts
• 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 specifications.
• Adhere to technical documentation, report when conditions do not meet required specifications.
• Working knowledge of procedures, strong mechanical aptitude, and ability to follow directions.
• Be able to operate / read mechanical precision measuring equipment.
• Be able to read and interpret basic drawings and tech manuals.
• Identify issues and problem solving.
• Perform efficiently with first-time quality while meeting deadlines.
• General knowledge of USN Standard Items.
• Adjust, maintain, and possess knowledge of machinery alignments.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Certificate from a college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in mechanical role preferred.
• Industrial and/or marine advanced mechanical experience preferred:

• Journeyman 1: 1-3 years
• Journeyman 2: 3-5 years
• Journeyman 3: 5+ years

• 2+ years Navy ship repair experience (shipyard, contractor, government)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals to weld metals
• Must have strong work ethic, be self-motivated, and able to multitask
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Experience:

• LCAC/SSC experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy, hot, cold, as well as in an office-controlled environment.
• May have work in confined spaces.
• Must wear hearing, eye, head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles, bending over, crouching, climbing up ladders, and over obstructions such as scaffolding and internal craft structural members to perform work.
• 50lbs. of lifting may be involved.
• Some travel may be required

Note: This job description does not cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that will be required of the employee for this position. Duties or responsibilities may change at any time as needed by the company.

We provide paid holidays, vacation, medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.