Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

About the Organization

Founded in 1994 as a small, diversified professional services company, Delphinus today employs more than 650 professional and technical personnel supporting a customer base that spans the Defense and Federal markets. Headquartered in Newtown Square, PA, we have primary offices in Norfolk, VA;
San Diego, CA; and Bremerton, WA.

• Comprehensive health program for employee and dependents
• Company paid Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Short-term and Long-term disability – Company paid
• Life Insurance and AD&D – Company paid
• Voluntary Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• Paid time off with company holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

* Benefit eligibility is set forth in benefit plan documents and organization policies.

Seattle, WA

Performs routine mechanical work on U.S. Navy shore facilities, waterborne vessels, surface ships and/or submarines. Tasks will be related to inspections, repairs, modernization and/or alterations.

• Proficient in the use of precision measurement equipment including scales, vernier calipers, micrometers and torque wrenches.
• Experienced with use of torque wrench extensions and multipliers.
• Proficient in the use of portable drill presses.
• Perform disconnects and connections of mechanical joints.
• Remove and install various equipment using sound engineering practices.
• Overhaul various pumps and valves.
• Ability to troubleshoot and determine faulty equipment, determine cause of malfunction and determine best repair method.
• Hydrostatically test pumps, valves and piping.
• Read and follow technical manuals for various equipment.
• Fill OQE forms.
• May lead a small team of mechanics.
• Perform duties as Firewatch.
• Assist with cleaning up work area.
• May be required to travel to other locations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Must possess basic computer skills to enter data into different data basis.

• Must have completed a formal related course of study in trade through either a community college, technical or trade school, military training, formal company training program or an apprentice program.
• Must have 1+ years of verifiable experience as a mechanic in an industrial environment (i.e., shipbuilding, ship repair or nuclear power plants).

Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check and obtain and maintain a security badge for all military installations and civilian shipyards as needed.

• General Hand Tools
• Torque Wrenches
• Precision Measuring Instruments

• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, written technical instructions and manuals.
• Must possess working knowledge of shipboard operating requirements.
• Must understand material safety data sheets (MDS).
• Able to follow safety procedures.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required on a regular basis to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and/or hear. Frequently the employee is required to carry objects that might weigh up to 50 pounds.

The work environment…