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Vigor Marine Group · 16 hours ago

Associate Mechanic 3 - Swing Shift

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$32.39/hr - $32.39/hr

2+ years exp

Vigor Marine Group is an established partner in marine maintenance and modernization, with a national presence. They are seeking an Associate Mechanic to perform mechanical repairs and inspections on ships' equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental measures.

Shipbuilding

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Successfully performs work as an individual, as a member of a single craft, or multi-craft work crew

Complies with craft and shipyard safety and environmental measures

Properly cares for and safely uses hand and power tools and all company property

According to manufacturers’ specifications, disassembles and inspects for wear, damage and possible malfunction of ships mechanical equipment aboard vessel and in shop, including but not limited to gas, diesel, and steam engines, electrical motors and accessories including valving, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment

Opens and inspects/repair rudders and shafting which includes bearings and surfaces

Under supervision, removes and installs ship’s propellers and shafts, using air and electrical chainfalls and various other equipment

Repairs and inspects pumps and mechanical seals

Repairs and inspects rudder, wheel, and shafting

Performs basic winch and windless repairs -- steam and hydraulic

Basic repair of evaporators

Tubing assembly and testing of condensers and heat exchanger

Diesel engine theory and repairs

Works from ship specifications, work orders, and applicable working drawings and blueprints

Incumbent performs similar work in all areas of the Yard as the need arises

Qualification

Mechanical equipment inspectionDiesel engine repairsPumpsMechanical sealsBasic math skillsShipboard systems knowledgePropulsion basicsEffective communicationTeamworkAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

High school or GED or equivalent combination of 2-5 years of education and directly applicable work and/or proven skills in the trade

Four-hour fire watch certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire

HAZWOPER-First Responder Awareness Level

Ability to do basic math, i.e. add, subtract, divide and multiply

Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English

Ability to do percentages, metric and decimal conversions, multiply fractions and decimals as required for use in measurements

Communicates effectively, works independently or in a group

Propulsion basics including variable pitch props

Pumps - types and mechanical seals

Steam systems

Underwater hull machinery, including bearings

Blowers, winches, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

Shipboard systems including condensers, heat exchangers, fuel and lube oil, and cooling