Marine Mechanic

QED Systems, Inc.; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

QED Systems, Inc. seeks a qualified Marine Mechanic with at least 5 years of experience in marine mechanical applications. The ideal candidate will work under industrial repair conditions, in confined spaces, and climb ladders while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires familiarity with pumps, conveyors, and valve maintenance on Navy ships, reading blueprints, and willingness to travel as needed. US citizenship is required for security clearance access.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as Marine Mechanic with production experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret and follow blueprints, drawings and technical manuals.
• Some travel is possible.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Marine mechanic experience

Read/understand drawings

Safety/compliance know-how

Ability to lift heavy items

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Industrial pumps and valves

Job description

Join the Q.E.D. Team and Build Your Career with Us

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.

Salary Range: $22-$32 Hourly

Job Requirements/skill sets: Experienced (5+ years) Marine Mechanic with a complete understanding of production processes and specialty trades functions and tools.

• 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

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

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.

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.