Drydock Mechanic J2

General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here at NASSCO. Come join our team! 

We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Dry Dock. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Dry Dock Mechanic J2, the hours are 0600- 1445.

 

Shift : ALL

Security Clearance: No Clearance

     

I.             ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)

 

The Drydock Machinist Mechanic J2 is responsible for accomplishing work in accordance with work specifications safety, with the highest quality, in a professional manner.  Regular, reliable attendance on-site is an essential function of the job.

 

II.            POSITION DEMANDS (Education/Training/Required Experience)

 

A.            Must have the ability to navigate a ship, the Drydock, and understand compartment designation.

B.            Must have excellent working knowledge and understanding of technical publications and drawings.

C.            Must be able to repair and/or install equipment using routine mechanical knowledge in conjunction with technical information and diagrams and ability to make a diagnosis of dry dock machinery and mechanical equipment to determine problems and make proper repairs, whether the equipment is manually, air hydraulically or electrically operated on the dry dock but needs to work with no supervision.

D.            Must be able to accurately use measuring instruments such as micrometer, tachometer, dial indicator and caliper and monitors and interprets dry dock equipment and machinery gauges, meters and alarms in order to identify potential malfunctions as early to takes appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems and to avoid catastrophic equipment failures.

E.            Be very knowledgeable in the use of all common shop and hand tools.

F.            Must be able to perform duties required to prepare the drydock for a docking evolution, to include the fabrication, preparation and assembly of the drydock blocks but needs to work with no supervision.

G.           Must be able to perform drydocking evolution duties such as diesel engine watch and operation of other equipment as necessary but needs to work with no supervision.

H.            Must be able to perform drydock watch duties in accordance with the drydock operational procedures and instructions but needs to work with no supervision.

I.             Must have good oral and written communication skills.

J.             Must know what PPE to use and when.

 

III.           PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

X             Carrying               X             Lifting                    X             Walking

X             Climbing               X             Pulling                   X             Must be able to go on vessels

X             Crawling               X             Sitting                   X             Visual Requirements:

X             Crouching            X             Standing                              

X             Hearing                 X             Stooping                             Other:

X             Kneeling              X             Talking                  

 

IV.          VISUAL REQUIREMENTS

 

Required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines where the job is at or within arm’s reach or performing mechanical or skilled trades’ tasks of a non-repetitive nature such as ones by mechanics, electricians, technicians, service people, painters, etc.