Marine Mechanic

PacMar Technologies a privately-owned defense contractor, is seeking an experienced Maritime Vessel Mechanic. The incumbent will join a group of talented Engineers, Scientists, and Innovators with tremendous top-side potential devoted to solving novel technological problems with national defense implications in the fields of Cybersecurity, Autonomy, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Naval Architecture among others. This position will be located in our Honolulu, HI Shipyard location. If you think this opportunity is aligned with your career interests, do not hesitate to apply!

General Description

The qualified candidate will be responsible for constructing, maintaining and repairing machinery and vehicles. Your duties will include monitoring inventory, inspecting vehicles, and assembling machinery. To succeed in this role, the qualified candidate should be physically and mentally fit and have a solid knowledge of a mechanic's tools, services, and diagnostic equipment. Our ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, with excellent communication and customer service skills.The qualified candidate will be use best practices and provide subject matter expertise to assist Research and Engineering staff to better understand design and mechanical operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular maintenance on machinery, systems, and automotive vehicles.
• Meet with clients to better understand their concerns and identify the issue.
• Assemble mechanical components according to specifications.
• Examine machines and oversee diagnostic tests to determine functionality problems.
• Design a plan of action for all maintenance tasks and upgrades.
• Maintain work logs, repairs, and maintenance records.
• Monitor inventory and order new parts when necessary.
• Offer consultation on maintenance and preventative procedures to machine and vehicle users.
• Perform vehicle assessments and alert clients on issues that will prohibit their vehicles from passing inspection.
• Interface with Engineers to ensure specifications are accurate
• Interface with other Production Personnel to interpret, clarify, and bring comprehension to tasks
• Ensure conformity with applicable Rules and Coast
• Guard requirements for boat building
• Adhere to safe work practices and attend safety meetings as required
  
  

Required Education/Experience/Skills/Physical Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with various marine engines and vessels:
• Marine Mechanic II requires 4 years of experience.
• Marine Mechanic III requires 7 years of experience
• Comprehensive ability to work from plans, specifications, drawings and blueprints.
• Ability to multi‐task, organize and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Must be flexible in work hours, on call as needed
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Good attitude
• Must be a team player.
• In-depth knowledge of vehicle diagnostic equipment and mechanical systems.
• On occasion may be requested to work flexible hours.
• Maneuvering in tight places, uneven floors.
• Climbing up and down ladders, ramps, and stairs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Occasionally requires twisting, turning, bending, climbing, and walking over uneven surfaces.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, crawl, twist, pull, push, grip, and climb.
• Lifting and moving objects weighing up to 50 lbs continuously.
• Lifting objects weighing over 50 lbs with assistance.
  

Other Position Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S. due to Export Control purposes and to obtain security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites.
• Must be able to successfully pass an employee background check and post-offer drug screen.