Marine Machinist​/Mechanic

Job Description

!! This is NOT a CNC operator position !!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and hydraulic problems on ship’s equipment.
• Install, dismantle, repair, reassemble, and move machinery
• Make simple tool cuts using machine shop equipment (lathe, milling machine, drilling equipment, etc.) to an accuracy of +/- .003".
• Perform basic maintenance on shipyard equipment and machinery (welders, forklift, bobcat, air compressors, pumps, etc.)
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of basic hand tools and equipment.
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have excellent attendance and good work history.
• Capable of physical mobility including walking, sitting, bending, climbing, twisting, standing, pushing, pulling and lifting. Must be able to work from elevated platforms and ladders.
• Must be able to work overtime as needed.
• Must have reliable transportation and own tools.
• Must have excellent mechanical aptitude and demonstrated troubleshooting skills.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must perform all duties in a safe and effective manner.
• Some weekends and overtime may be required.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Benefits including Healthcare and 401K Retirement Plan.
• Overtime after 8 Hours/Day
• 13 Paid Holidays

We are a small family owned ship repair yard with two 1,000 ton drydocks on Baltimore's Inner Harbor. We repair tugboats, dinner boats, fireboats, etc. In addition to the drydock work, we service the oceangoing ships at the loading docks here in the Port of Baltimore. Our industrial division, Baltimore Metal Works, operates our machine and fabrication shops. We just finished construction of a new 1,000 ton floating drydock.

With our new drydock, we are expanding our business.