Marine Mechanic
Core
Maintenance and repair of diesel engines and marine equipment for ferry vessels.
Role type
Marine Mechanic (IC)
Builds
Ferry vessels and marine support equipment
Domain
Transportation / Marine Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
diesel engine repair, reduction gear repair, clutch and coupling repair, propeller shaft alignment, pump repair (fire/bilge/hydraulic), blueprint reading, precision measurement, pneumatic tool operation, hydraulic press operation
Preferred skills
ship repair industry experience, knowledge of gasoline engines, knowledge of air and electric control systems, knowledge of vacuum and pressure pumps
Technologies
bench grinders, hand grinders, belt sanders, bandsaws, drill press, hydraulic press, dial calipers, micrometers, multimeter
Responsibilities
Repair and overhaul diesel engines including disassembly and re-assembly of internal components; Repair and adjust reduction gears, clutches, and couplings; Replace and align propeller shafts and bearings; Repair and overhaul various pumps; Operate precision measuring instruments and power tools; Read and interpret blueprints and conversion charts.
