LCAC Mechanical Superintendent

The Superintendent is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints sketches drawings technical manuals and work specification instructions in order to repair or replace machinery components related to LCACs. This position reports directly to the Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Supervision of the mechanical crew and all mechanical work performed on crafts.
• Adjust maintain and repair / replace subassemblies not limited to engines gearboxes props and shafts using hand tools jacks hoists and cranes.
• Assemble gear systems and align frames and gears
• Clean lubricate and perform other routine maintenance work on equipment.
• Examine parts for damage or excessive wear using micrometers and gauges.
• Fit bearings to adjust repair or overhaul mobile mechanical hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replacement of damaged or worn parts
• Research order and maintain parts inventory for services and repairs.
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with specifications.
• Adhere to technical documentation report when conditions do not meet required specifications.
• Working knowledge of procedures strong mechanical aptitude and ability to follow directions.
• Be able to operate / read mechanical precision measuring equipment.
• Be able to read and interpret basic drawings and tech manuals.
• Identify issues and problem solving.
• Perform efficiently with first-time quality while meeting deadlines.
• General knowledge of USN Standard Items.
• Adjust maintain and possess knowledge of machinery alignments.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Certificate from a college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience in mechanical role preferred.
• Industrial and/or marine advanced mechanical experience preferred:

• Journeyman 1: 1-3 years
• Journeyman 2: 3-5 years
• Journeyman 3: 5 years

• 2 years Navy ship repair experience (shipyard contractor government)
• Ability to comprehend and utilize blueprints sketches drawings technical manuals to weld metals
• Must have strong work ethic be self-motivated and able to multitask
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with ongoing deadlines
• Must be able to work independently
• Understanding of Ship repair industry
• Must be DBIDS/TWIC credential eligible
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test

Preferred Experience:

• LCAC/SSC experience preferred

Working Conditions:

• Open-air conditions such as noisy hot cold as well as in an office-controlled environment.
• May have work in confined spaces.
• Must wear hearing eye head protection and proper PPE when required.
• Visits may require standing on a variety of surfaces and at differing angles bending over crouching climbing up ladders and over obstructions such as scaffolding and internal craft structural members to perform work.
• 50lbs. of lifting may be involved.
• Some travel may be required

Note: This job description does not cover or contain a complete comprehensive listing of duties or responsibilities that will be required of the employee for this position. Duties or responsibilities may change at any time as needed by the company.

We provide paid holidays vacation medical & dental and 401(k) benefits.

Walashek Industrial & Marine Inc. is an EEO/Disability/Vets Employer.