Mechanic

Position:	Mechanic
Date:	03/96
Position Code:	6550
EEO Code:	551

Job Summary
Performs mechanical construction, repair, maintenance, and installation involving a wide variety of shipboard and shore mechanical and scientific systems and equipment items.

Major Duties

Constructs and/or repairs and installs mechanical equipment on board ships or in shore facilities such as engines, motors, pumps, winches, compressors, generators, and miscellaneous scientific devices.

Work may also include activities in power transmission by hydraulic, mechanical or other means.

Work may include incidental welding and brazing tasks and rigging for handling equipment and materials.

Works with mechanic's hand and power tools, lathe, drill press, power saws, hydraulic press, hydraulic shear, welding equipment and tools, sheet metal tools, heavy equipment (fork lifts, crane cars, and overhead cranes), ships' machinery (cranes, engines, pumps, and generators), and small boats.
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary.

Desired Education/Experience for Hiring
High school or vocational school or equivalent training school in mechanical fields; 5 years experience in marine or related mechanical work.

Last updated: February 25, 2013

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