Overview

Colonna's Shipyard is looking to obtain experienced Heavy Equipment and Crane Mechanics within our Maintenance Department

This is a full-time position with competitive pay, based on experience, and immediate work within our headquarters in Norfolk, VA.

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
• 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
• 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 CRANES.
• 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 hoisting 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

Compensation & Benefits

Position compensation is based on experience.

Our benefits include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance• 401K, company match• Paid Time Off (PTO)• Legal Services• Annual performance evaluations • On-site Human Resources• On-site gym• Free and close proximity parking• Employee perks/gifts and more

EEO

All resumes are reviewed immediately for consideration.

Colonna’s Shipyard and our affiliates are pleased to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / M / F / DISABILITY / VET

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These are our VALUES and the guidelines that make us a leader in our industry. We are pleased and confident in stating that our skilled employees are among the most respected experts in the ship repair industry.