Job Description
Position Summary:
Bollinger Shipyard in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic - A responsible for inspecting, repairing, and maintaining automotive and mechanical equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders, cherry pickers, and electronic components of industrial machinery. This full-time, non-executive role involves diagnosing malfunctions, performing repairs following electrical codes and manuals, and maintaining service records to ensure optimal equipment functionality and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
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Maintain service records on vehicles and equipment
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Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanical and automotive equipment including forklifts, loaders, and cherry pickers
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Diagnose defects and malfunctions using analyzers, pressure gauges, chassis charts, and manuals
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Disassemble and overhaul engines, pumps, generators, transmissions, clutches, and rear ends
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Adjust brakes, align wheels, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment
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Operate equipment to test functionality
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Change oil, check batteries, repair tires and tubes, lubricate machinery
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Perform “tag out” or “lock out” procedures on yard equipment
Qualifications:
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Knowledge of gas and diesel engines, electrical engine components, hydraulic and pneumatic systems preferred
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Prior experience as a maintenance mechanic in industrial or shipyard environments preferred
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
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Work involves use of hand tools, hoists, and diagnostic equipment
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Physical labor with heavy machinery and equipment maintenance
Reporting:
Not explicitly stated; typically reports to Foreman or Supervisor
Location:
Pascagoula, MS, US
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