DFP Mechanic

Description:

Derecktor is seeking a full-time Mechanic to install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical, propulsion, steering, and hydraulic systems on vessels. This position supports a variety of repair, maintenance, and refit projects throughout the shipyard and reports directly to the Mechanic Foreman.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

These shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:

• Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
• Ability to identify interferences or discrepancies in plans and drawings.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on marine equipment and vessels.
• Diagnose mechanical system problems and determine necessary repairs.
• Inspect propulsion systems and determine proper repair methods.
• Perform rigging and removal of shafts and rudders.
• Remove / install propellers; dye check and dial indicate shaft tapers.
• Disconnect / reconnect couplings from shaft and output flange of transmission.
• Perform engine alignments and related mechanical adjustments.
• Remove and replace cutlass bearings, seals, seacocks, ball valves, and hoses.
• Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair steering systems, hydraulic systems, cylinders, and rudder bearings.
• Inspect, remove, and replace seals.
• Test and diagnose steering systems and hydraulics.
• Inspect struts and rudders and perform necessary repairs.
• Removal and replacement of generators and rigging.
• Perform work on steering systems, hydraulic systems, cylinders, and rudder bearings.
• Understand shipyard operations and follow all company safety procedures and protocols, including proper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.