Mechanic III

Witt/Kieffer; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled mechanic to join their team in Bremerton, WA. In this role, you will perform essential mechanical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities and vessels, focusing on inspections, repairs, and modernization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in using precision measurement tools and troubleshooting mechanical systems. You will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality are met. If you have a passion for mechanical work and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a formal related course of study in trade.
• 10+ years of verifiable experience in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine mechanical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities.
• Overhaul pumps and valves and conduct hydrostatic tests.

Skills

Precision measurement

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Ability to read technical manuals

Basic computer skills

Team leadership

Education

Formal trade course

10+ years of experience as a mechanic

Tools

Torque wrenches

Precision measuring instruments

Hydraulic pumps

General hand tools

Job description

About the Organization: Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets.

Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA; San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

Position Location: Bremerton, WA

Summary: Performs routine mechanical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships and/or submarines. Tasks will be related to inspections, repairs, modernization and/or alterations.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Proficient in the use of precision measurement equipment including scales, vernier calipers, micrometers and torque wrenches.
• Experienced with use of torque wrench extensions and multipliers and operation of hydraulic torque wrench.
• Proficient in the use of portable drill presses and milling machines.
• Perform disconnects and connections of mechanical joints.
• Removes and installs various equipment using sound engineering practices.
• Overhauls various pumps and valves.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine faulty equipment, determine cause of malfunction and determine best repair method.
• Performs hydrostatic tests of pumps, valves and piping.
• Records test procedures and results, performs routine analysis and calculations, and makes recommendations to Team Lead.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals for various equipment.
• Fills out objective quality evidence (OQE) forms.
• May lead large teams of mechanics.
• Provides work leadership and technical training to lower-level technicians.
• Provides feedback to Team Leader of job status.
• Employees may be required to travel to work at other locations.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different databases.

Education/Experience:

• Must have completed a formal related course of study in trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program.
• Must have 10+ years of verifiable experience as a mechanic in an industrial environment (i.e., shipbuilding, ship repair or nuclear power plants).

Certificates and Licenses: Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

Equipment:

• General Hand Tools
• Torque Wrenches
• Precision Measuring Instruments
• Hydraulic Pumps

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals.
• Must possess working knowledge of shipboard operating requirements.
• Must understand material safety data sheets (MSDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working on a ship. The employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts or working in a confined space. The employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Req Number: SKI-25-00015

Location: Bremerton, WA

This position is currently accepting applications.