Auto Maintenance Mechanic

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Complete routine vehicle inspections and maintenance on company vehicles, cranes and forklift equipment.
• Makes necessary general repairs or replace parts as needed. Tasks may include oil changes, tuning the engine, refilling all fluids, examining belts and hoses, brake setting, etc.
• Start-up and shutdown equipment in accordance with company safety procedures for machine activation and shutdown and in line with OSHA requirements as directed.
• Coordinates with facilities department personnel to obtain needed parts and ensures timely installation.
• Document maintenance completed on all vehicles.
• Inform supervisors of repairs that may need to be outsourced or escalated to more experienced mechanic due to the specialized nature of repair needed.
• Assist with refueling company vehicles as needed.
• Ability to follow verbal and written guidance.
• Notifies supervisor of any safety or equipment issues.
• Follow all safety guidelines for mechanical and shipyard safety. To include HAZMAT handling and Personal Protective Equipment use.
• Follow basic procedures and paperwork documentation requirements for various mechanical repairs.
• Keeps work area clean.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learns additional responsibilities and skills associated with the trade.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have three years of related work experience as fleet mechanic, or auto mechanic.
• Vocational school or technical college training in mechanical or automotive engineering preferred.
• Requires a minimum of one year of experience working on forklifts and cranes, and the ability to obtain a license for forklift and JLG manlifts.
• Must have a thorough understanding of how to use repair tools, equipment, and testing machinery.
• Must be familiar with hydraulic pumps and machinery.
• Must be able to perform tasks independently after given specific instructions.
• Drivers License and Good Driving Record Required.
• Must be able to work effectively with others
• Must be steady, reliable worker

MHI Ship Repair & Services offers competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

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