Navy Equipment Specialist

Overview

The Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) is based in Jacksonville, Florida. We provide maintenance and logistic services to the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) in support of this program. For over 35 years we have planned, coordinated, and executed the maintenance and logistic services for ground combat vehicles and support equipment for USMC Expeditionary Forces.

Navy Equipment Specialist

This position performs duties involving the inspection, maintenance, and rigging on U.S. Navy small craft and lighter age deck and related equipment. Provides technical assistance, guidance, or training to lower level work classifications. Assists higher level work classifications. Performs other tasks as assigned. Will be required to work outside for extended periods of times.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• NAVFAC P-307 Crane Rigger and Rigging Inspector qualification course or the equivalent commercial training courses.
• Must be able to qualify NAVFAC P-307 Crane Rigger and Rigging Inspector within four months of hire.
• Six years of directly related work experience.
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools.
• Working knowledge of the mechanical systems and components of diverse deck and related equipment; such as cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment, mooring and working lines, lifelines, fall protection gear, towing, or anchoring equipment.
• Possess basic deck seamanship skills: splice and tie ropes; install hooks, swivels, and turnbuckles in rigging; reeve lines through blocks and pulleys.
• Ability to read and interpret symbols, lifting plans, diagrams, technical orders, and manufacturer’s specifications.
• Ability to comply with all established methods, quality standards, and time schedules applicable to this position.
• U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Base Access.

K  offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at K

At K , we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.

K  is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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