Shop Mechanic III

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

Overview

Marine Systems, Inc is hiring a Shop Mechanic 3 in our Chesapeake, VA facility.

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, but not limited to, 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 bending, reaching and continuous muscle force to pull, push and carry objects up to 40 lbs. and periodically requires travel to field job site.

• General shop housekeeping duties.
• Moves individual or palletized assemblies with a crane, dolly, hand truck or fork lift.
• Disassembles, inspects and assemble diesel engine components of a basic nature.
• Assists Class I & II mechanics with the disassembly, inspection and assembly of diesel engine components of a more complex nature.
• Attends vendor or required training schools as needed.
• Some inspection and maintenance of company equipment.
• Some documentation as necessary to the job with a Class I or II sign off.

• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Able to use/read micrometers, calipers, tape measure and other precision instruments
• Familiar with fork lift, lathe, milling unit, drill press operations, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Safety

• Develop relationships with coworkers to better understand the processes and culture that affect safety.
• Influence safety by evaluating safety performance, participating in safety meetings, targeting areas needing improvement and developing initiatives to impact the areas.
• Thoroughly knowledgeable of Safe Work Policy.

Qualifications

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

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.