What are the responsibilities and job description for the DDB Mechanic position at DERECKTOR OF FLORIDA, INC.?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
These shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:
- Comprehend blueprints, sketches, and templates.
- Ability to identify interferences or discrepancies in plans and drawings.
- Perform routine inspections, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on marine equipment and vessels.
- Diagnose mechanical system problems and determine necessary repairs.
- Inspect propulsion systems and determine proper repair methods.
- Perform rigging and removal of shafts and rudders.
- Remove / install propellers; dye check and dial indicate shaft tapers.
- Disconnect / reconnect couplings from shaft and output flange of transmission.
- Perform engine alignments and related mechanical adjustments.
- Remove and replace cutlass bearings, seals, seacocks, ball valves, and hoses.
- Inspect, test, diagnose, and repair steering systems, hydraulic systems, cylinders, and rudder bearings.
- Inspect, remove, and replace seals.
- Test and diagnose steering systems and hydraulics.
- Inspect struts and rudders and perform necessary repairs.
- Removal and replacement of generators and rigging.
- Perform work on steering systems, hydraulic systems, cylinders, and rudder bearings.
- Understand shipyard operations and follow all company safety procedures and protocols, including proper utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE), while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
- Adapt to changes quickly and seamlessly.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to work efficiently in all types of weather conditions.
- Knowledge of blueprints and marine mechanical systems.
- Must be able to travel
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of marine mechanical experience.
- Knowledge of marine mechanical equipment and systems.
- Knowledge of all running gear and drive lines.
- Knowledge of cutlass bearings, shaft seals and the removal of.
- Understanding of blueprints and drawings of systems and layouts.
- Able to maneuver and fit in confined spaces while working with heavy equipment.