1st Class Maintenance Mechanic

Colonna is looking to hire a Maintenance Mechanic in our Maintenance Department. 

This is full time work in our Norfolk, VA headquarters.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Overhaul and repair combustion powered heavy duty vehicles and heavy mobile equipment such as cranes and forklifts
• Repair work includes the repairing, overhauling or rebuilding systems of the following:

                        Diesel and gasoline engines

                        Other types of internal combustion engines

                        Automatic and non-automatic transmissions

                        Heavy duty drive line systems

                        Hydraulic utility systems and controls

• Trace and locate defects and causes of mechanical problems using a wide range of diagnostic and test equipment
• Determine the type and extent of necessary repairs
• Fit and install to appropriate tolerances such parts as pistons, valves, bearings, gears, and cylinders
• Make changes or modifications in accordance with specifications and guidelines
• Connect, align, adjust system elements to assure proper operation of the complete system or vehicle
• Field repairs as necessary
• Install, repair, maintain, test, and adjust fixed and semi-fixed industrial equipment and machinery such as cranes, pumps, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machinery
• Complete repairs from blueprints, diagrams, operational manuals, manufacturer’s specifications, work orders, and other specifications
• Disassemble equipment using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools
• Determine nature of repair and examines parts to detect imperfections with the use of rulers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to determine changes in dimensional requirements
• Complete repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts
• Reassemble equipment and test performance
• Operation of equipment, preventative maintenance, diagnostic and repair work, and overhaul of minor and major building/utility systems and components
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Apply basic math, reading and communication skills
• Board ships via stairs, ladders, and gangways with tool bags and needed equipment
• Control cost in assigned area of responsibility
• Understand and act upon instruction / work independently to complete responsibilities
• Must have regular, reliable attendance
• Other duties may be assigned as workload dictates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of five years of experience in maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical equipment systems
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanic experience with heavy construction equipment and/or diesel equipment.
• Able to work and coordinate with department mechanics assigned during the installation and maintenance of all systems and equipment.
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Must be able to interpret technical drawings, mechanical and electrohydraulic
• Identify and resolve the failures of the hydraulic systems, pump adjustments, hoses identification, hydraulic modifications, etc…
• Technical training preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to use hand tools and instruments associated with the trade
• Must be able to work effectively with others
• Must be a steady, reliable worker

All resumes are reviewed immediately for consideration.
Colonna’s Shipyard Inc. and our affiliates are pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
EOE / M / F / DISABILITY / VET
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