MARINE MECHANIC – Newport News VA

Overview:

Wanchese Fish Company, Inc., a large east coast seafood company has an opening for a Marine Mechanic at its shore base facility in Newport News VA. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, good benefits, and does require the person to be on call and work some overtime. This job requires working on fishing vessels and working in the environment at times.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to work independently
Provide preventive maintenance on all machinery to ensure that the vessel achieves maximum performance
Provide emergency maintenance requirements as needed
Provide mechanical and electrical repairs
Provide refrigeration repairs
May have to travel to North Carolina or New Bedford MA at times

Qualifications:

Person should have at least 10 years minimum work experience in the marine mechanic’s field.
Be familiar with: Caterpillar, John Deere generator systems, Caterpillar 398, 399, 3412, 3508 series main diesel engines, hydraulic systems, and 12-24volt systems.
Experience with systems including propulsion, fuel systems, lubrication systems, seawater and fresh water systems, heating and ventilating and air conditioning systems
Experience working on commercial fishing vessels

Company Statement:

Wanchese Fish Company, Inc., is an equal-opportunity employer and offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package.

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