3rd Class Drydock Mechanic Job ID 744
3rd Class Drydock Mechanic Job ID 744
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16-03-2025
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Job Description
3rd Class Drydock Mechanic
Purpose:
Colonnas Shipyard is seeking a 3rd Class Mechanic to support docking operations at our site in Norfolk VA. This position works 1st shift (MonFri 7am3:30pm).
Job Description:
- Able to accomplish all duties of lowerclassmen
- Block and haul various vessels
- Builds keel and bilge blocks cradles and shoring for supporting ships in dry dock marine railways shipways or building docks. Using woodworking hand and power tools
- Positions and secures blocking in accordance to ships blueprints
- Proficient in using centering chains lasers oil sticks and magnetic tapes
- Ability to identify various types of wood (Oak Pine Salt Treated Composite etc.
- Ability to identify various types of ropes (Nylon Samson single braided double braided synthetic manila etc.
- Proficient in dry dock railway and travelift line handling
- Ability to moor vessels using different types of mooring equipment (Cleats bitts bollard bitts chocks H bitt etc. with instruction
- Ability to tie different knots (Barge hitch Tow bridal)
- Qualified to operate the following equipment:
- Drydock equipment (Capstan grip hoist flood valves discharge valves)
- Forklifts
- Impact wrench
- Nail gun
- Come a long
- Basic chainsaw operation (Startup blade change general maintenance)
- Trained in emergency procedures on drydocks railways and travel lift
- Successfully complete the maintenance tasks of dry docks and railways
- Ability to locate Stern Reference Point (SRP)
- Introductory Blueprint reading skills
- Rigging duties
- Trained in guiding Travel lift on and off pier as well as grade beams
- Ability to deckhand and assist in hooking up tugs to vessels
- Must identify all piers and berthing locations within shipyard
- Will be required to adhere to safety policy and wear personal protective equipment hard hat safety glasses steel toe boots/shoes and when necessary respirator
- Understand and act upon instruction
- Work independently to complete responsibilities
- Must have regular reliable attendance
Qualifications:
- 24 hour and 7 day 24 / 7 availability
- At least 1 year of maritime experience in trade
- Technical training required
- Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the Mechanic
- Must be able to work effectively with others
- Must be a steady reliable worker
- Must be able to comprehend and follow complex instructions
Travel Requirements:
- Minimal Travel; 10 or less.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift carry and transport heavy equipment and boxes. The exact weight requirements will be determined by the specific job but no less than 20 lbs.
- Must be physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships. Able to work on and climb ladders work in extreme temperature environments aboard ships in shipyards under industrial conditions and in confined spaces including enter and moving through manholes.
- May ride ships at sea for extended periods
- Able to perform other duties as required which may involve high heat humidity noise and dirty conditions working aloft or over the sides of vessels.
- Frequent exposure to noise due to machinery and equipment.
- Employee is required to operate trucks forklifts & manlifts.
- While performing the duties of this job you may frequently be required to stand walk & sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear.Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms climb and balance stoop squat kneel twist and crawl.
- Work in extreme temperatures and conditions. At times you will work in areas that have less adequate ventilation
- Frequent use of respirator.
- Protective clothing or equipment and face shields or goggles shall be worn when welding cutting or working with molten metal.
Respect Pride Truth Family These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.
Colonnas Shipyard Inc. and its divisions are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon jobrelated reasons regardless of an applicants race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability marital status genetic information protected veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Additionally Colonnas Shipyard provides a variety of benefits to support your best health wellness and future to include medical/dental/vision options company paid disability insurances 401k with match legal services as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Employment Type
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