Drydock Mechanic

Join Nationwide Skilled Trades, a family-owned shipyard staffing agency that has been serving Hampton Roads for over 30 years. We are hiring Drydock Mechanics.

Must be able to gain access to military installations.
Must pass a drug test and background check.
Possess a high school diploma or GED.
 

1. Must have the ability to navigate a ship, the Drydock, and understand compartment designation.
2. Must have knowledge and understanding of technical publications and drawings. 
3. Must be able to repair and/or install equipment using routine mechanical knowledge in conjunction with technical information and diagrams but needs to work with close supervision. 
4. Must understand the use of measuring instruments such as micrometer, tachometer, dial indicator and caliper. 
5. Be knowledgeable in the use of all common shop and hand tools. 
6. 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 close supervision.
7. 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 close supervision. 
8. Must be able to perform drydock watch duties in accordance with the drydock operational procedures and instructions but needs to work with close supervision.
9. Must have good oral and written communication skills.
10. Must know what PPE to use and when.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION apply here on Indeed, or walk in Monday through Thursday, 9am-11am and 2pm-4pm. Please call 757-963-2211 if you have questions. We are  located at 705 S Military Hwy, Virginia Beach, VA. Please bring your updated resume.
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“Consider it Done” with Nationwide Skilled Trades! Nationwide Skilled Trades has over 31 years+ of experience serving the Shipyard, Construction and Light Industrial industry nationwide and are experts in recruiting, testing and training our employees. We provide staffing and management support for a wide variety of projects, across the nation.
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Nationwide Skilled Trades is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any characteristic protected by law.