What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanics Helper position at Metson Group?
You’ll Love Working with us:
Metson Marine Services, Inc (MMSI) has been dedicated to providing ocean transportation, vessel operations, and ocean environmental services for the past 37 years. Over those 37 years, MMSI has expanded its business to both commercial and government contracting. Since 1984 the Metson Companies have owned and/or operated a fleet of work boats, including Platform Support, Crew Boats, Oil Spill Response, Diving & ROV Support, Ocean Survey, and other Special Missions. Since 1997, MMSI has operated and maintained a diverse fleet of Government owned ships, vessels, and small craft.
Core Values:
As an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, MMSI is dedicated to:
- Protecting shipboard and shore side personnel
- Protecting our vessels and facilities
- Protecting the environment
• Meeting or exceeding customer requirements
Geographic locations in which MMSI currently operates include the U.S East, Gulf & West Coasts, and Alaska. The Corporate Office is in Southern California (Ventura) and its Regional Boat Maintenance Center a technically advanced facility in Woodbine Georgia.
How you would make an impact/key responsibilities:
Join the dynamic MMSI team as a Mechanics Helper / Logistics Helper responsible for performing maintenance and repair for the Southeast Region Port Operations for the Navy. This position is located at our Regional Boat Maintenance Center in Woodbine, GA. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participates in the transport, staging, troubleshooting and repair of Naval Southeast Region watercraft.
- Assist with Logistics procurement and supply inventories. Experience a plus.
- Performs a variety of duties concerned with the operation, maintenance, repair and cleaning of equipment and facilities in the deck and engineering department areas. Duties include scaling, buffing, and painting deck and superstructures; cleaning, washing or polishing decks, passageways, brightwork, machinery, and equipment; and securing cargo
- Positions and secures blocking at bottom and sides of vessels according to size and weight of vessels, using fasteners, hand tools and power tools.
- Assists in examination of installation orders, drawings and vessel maintenance requirements utilizing knowledge based on experience to determine extent of repairs required or modifications necessary for installation of equipment, accessories, and hardware.
- Computer, logistic and administrative skills highly desired.
- Assist in vessel blasting and painting operations. Experience a plus.
- Assists in the replacement or repairs of defective components or assists in fabrication of new components as assigned.
- Any and all other tasks as assigned to accomplish contract performance and maintenance of the facility.
What is needed to succeed:
- Personal tools commensurate to the position
- Valid Driver's License (CDL highly desired)
- Willingness to work in a dynamic environment
- Proven track record of excellence
Physical Demands
- Light to Moderate. Please refer to the USCG Merchant Mariner Medical and Physical Examination Requirements for Merchant Mariner Credentials (Form CG-719 K).
Work Environment:
- Office, pier side, associated facilities and aboard vessels and craft.
Benefits:
Leave-
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation (after 1 year of service)
- Sick
Insurance-
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings
Retirement-
- 401(k)
Miscellaneous-
- Tuition assistance (after 2 years of service)