Maritime Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to move, inspect, and service equipment across our 63-acre facility. You’ll work with hand and power tools to diagnose issues, adjust brakes, and perform routine upkeep on machinery and safety systems.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy components, operate under varying weather conditions, and collaborate with teammates to maintain high safety and quality standards in a shipyard

Qualifications

• Ability to work kneeling, crouching, squatting, overhead work
• Ability to work in inclement weather
• Ability to work with a partner
• Heavy lifting may be required
• 3+ years of experience preferred
• Prior shipyard experience a plus
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic experience preferred
• Work from mechanical plans, blueprints, schematics, sketches, and read hydraulic/pneumatic diagrams

Responsibilities

• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Use hand tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, or precision instruments, as well as power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, or jacks and hoists.
• Adjust brakes and reassemble equipment.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
• Attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Ability and willingness to engage in highly energetic pursuits on the waterfront.
• Maintain a commitment to and promote the Quality and Environmental, Health & Safety Policies.
• Abide by all organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Inspection

Job description

Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding (FBS) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to move, inspect, and service equipment across our 63-acre facility. You’ll work with hand and power tools to diagnose issues, adjust brakes, and perform routine upkeep on machinery and safety systems.

The role requires the ability to lift heavy components, operate under varying weather conditions, and collaborate with teammates to maintain high safety and quality standards in a shipyard