Marine Mechanic

QED Systems Inc; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Basic Life Insurance

Supplemental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

QED Systems Inc, located in Virginia Beach, is seeking qualified individuals with experience in marine mechanical applications. Candidates should be able to work under safety regulations and in confined spaces while handling equipment maintenance. High School Diploma is required, while military technical training is desirable. The role includes reading blueprints and the possibility of travel. Competitive benefits such as medical, dental, and paid leave are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with repairing mechanical systems on Navy ships is preferred.
• Must comply with safety regulations in industrial settings.
• Must possess the ability to work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Travel to different job sites may be required.
• Perform maintenance on various types of equipment.

Skills

Mechanical systems familiarity

Equipment maintenance

Blueprint reading

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Education

High School Diploma

Military technical school

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

QED Systems, an established marine engineering, planning, and ship modernization firm, is seeking qualified individuals experienced in marine mechanical applications. The candidate must be able to comply with all applicable safety regulations, work under industrial repair conditions, work in confined spaces, and climb vertical/inclined ladders. Candidate must have familiarity with mechanical systems and components such as overhauling, grooming & repairing various types of equipment onboard Navy ships; experience with centrifugal pumps, vertical package conveyors and valve maintenance.

Job Responsibilities

The candidate must also be able to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, drawings, and technical manuals. Some travel is possible.

Job Requirements

• Provide basic hand tools such as screw drivers, pliers, wrenches, sockets and hammers.
• Desired skills and knowledge with some of the following equipment: Motor Driven Fire, AC, S/W & C/W system pumps, Vertical Package Conveyors, Fire Main, Chilled Water, JP5 valves of various sizes, JP5 Fuel Purifiers, DCVS/MVCS Hydraulic Actuator Stations, Sliding Padeyes, Gypsy winches, Mooring/Warping Capstans, Compressed Melt Units (CMU), Metal/Glass Shredders, Pulpers, aligning various types of pumps & motors.
• Ability to lift, carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight will be determined by the specific job but no less than 30 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma required. Military technical school(s) desirable.

Security Clearance / Naval Facility Access

U.S. citizenship required. Must be able to access military facilities, naval shipyards, and private shipyards.

Benefits

Q.E.D. offers competitive benefits such as: Paid Leave, Medical, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, 401(k) retirement plan, Basic Life Insurance, supplemental insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.