Senior Diesel Engine Shop Technician

Kirby Corporation; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marine Systems, Inc is seeking a Shop Mechanic 3 for our Chesapeake, VA facility. The role involves hands-on diesel engine component disassembly, inspection, assembly, and calibration in a fast-paced shop environment.

The job requires lifting up to 40 lbs, use of precision tools, and ability to travel to field sites. You will support safety programs and participate in ongoing training while maintaining a clean and compliant work area.

Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude and work towards achieving a Safety Goal of Zero Incidents
• Maintain dependability and punctuality
• Work on Weekends and Holidays

Responsibilities

• Completes annual safety training, wears appropriate PPE and maintains clean, dry and orderly work area.
• Uses manual and automated equipment to disassemble, clean, inspect, replace, assemble, preserve, calibrate and package diesel engine components including cylinder heads, roots blowers, power packs, pumps, rocker arms and valve bridges in accordance with MSI work instructions.
• Basic reading, writing, math, oral and organizational skills applicable to documentation (inspection forms/work orders), inspection clearances/tolerances, future training and customer contact.
• Physical demands such as lifting up to 40 lbs, bending and travel to field job sites.
• Moves assemblies with a crane, dolly, hand truck or fork lift.
• Disassembles, inspects and assembles basic diesel engine components and assists more complex disassembly/assembly.
• Attends vendor or required training schools as needed and performs documentation as necessary.

Job description

Marine Systems, Inc is seeking a Shop Mechanic 3 for our Chesapeake, VA facility. The role involves hands-on diesel engine component disassembly, inspection, assembly, and calibration in a fast-paced shop environment.

The job requires lifting up to 40 lbs, use of precision tools, and ability to travel to field sites. You will support safety programs and participate in ongoing training while maintaining a clean and compliant work area.