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The incumbent performs routine and general maintenance of the facilities, buildings, pier, and piping systems; repairs and performs regular maintenance of specialized shipboard and shop equipment. The marine mechanician works from sketches and verbal instructions; operates a variety of equipment and machinery including saws, drill presses, power hand tools and precision measuring instruments; assists in fabrication, construction, testing, inspection and quality control of unique and specialized sea-going equipment and instrument mountings; troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions.
Job Responsibility:
Performs routine and general maintenance of the facilities, buildings, pier, and piping systems
Repairs and performs regular maintenance of specialized shipboard and shop equipment
Works from sketches and verbal instructions
Operates a variety of equipment and machinery including saws, drill presses, power hand tools and precision measuring instruments
Assists in fabrication, construction, testing, inspection and quality control of unique and specialized sea-going equipment and instrument mountings
Troubleshoots problems and recommends solutions
Requirements:
Graduation from high school
Four years of experience in machine shop work, wood-working, tool and die-making, welding and steel fabrication, or mechanics
One year of experience must have been in marine construction or repair work
Good interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) to interact with PI's, researchers and non UCSD clients
Required to hold valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program
Ability and willingness to go to sea for extended periods of time
Nice to have:
Possess a valid U.S Passport
Possess a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or willing to obtain
Demonstrated knowledge of good seamanship with respect to standing a proper watch and general deck operations including safety, maintenance, cleaning, rigging, small boat operations and operation of deck tools, equipment and machinery
Demonstrated knowledge of marine maintenance with respect to proper preparation and preservation of steel ships, small boats and deck machinery
Proficiency in standard office software applications
Proficiency at operating a variety of vehicles, trucks, forklifts
operating air and airless paint equipment, operational control of manifold
operating and repairing small boats
Proficiency in operating hand tools and safety equipment
Demonstrated math skills to perform accurate calculations, provide time and materials estimates, assist in procurement etc
Good working knowledge of operational controls and capacity of forklifts, wire spoolers and overhead cranes or equivalent equipment operation with transferable skills
Ability and willingness to train other personnel in the safe use of winches, and forklift or other industrial machine/equipment operations
Knowledgeable of individual trades in common industrial maintenance ship atmosphere
Familiar with preservatives and paints as related to application to different types of parts, machinery and surfaces
Ability to recognize and distinguish wire sizes and spooling devices
What we offer:
Medical coverage
Paid vacation & sick time
Paid holidays
Training and development opportunities
Mid-level benefits are available (medical benefits only, no dental or vision)