Duties & Responsibilities:
- Troubleshoot, inspect, and replace defective parts of machines and/or equipment or adjust clearances and/or alignment of moving parts.
- Align machines and equipment using hoists, jacks, hand tools, feeler gauges, dial indicators, and various electrical/electronic equipment.
- Performs installation, repair, overhaul, or modifications in place or in shop to mechanical systems and components(e.g.; Valves, actuators, cylinders, accumulators, valves, pumps, fairleads, etc.).
- Tags, labels, marks, or match marks components prior to removal and organizes on delivery to shop or signs GFM paperwork on delivery to GFM.
- Perform splash checks, operational testing, and attend sea trials and government checkpoints.
- Connects power unit to machines or steam piping to equipment, and test unit to evaluate its mechanical operation.
- Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment.
- Performs blue fitting and component lapping/grinding.
- Assembles and installs equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
- Inserts shims, adjust tension on nuts and bolts, or position parts, using hand tools and measuring instruments, to set specified clearances between moving and stationary parts.
- Moves machinery and equipment, using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.
- Attaches moving parts and subassemblies to basic assembly unit, using hand tools and power tools.
- Supports other trades as required to include assisting in fabrication, rigging, docking, fire watching, pipe fitting, preservation, disassembly, reassembly and inspection of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and components.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED with 5+ years experience in machining, ship repair, and shipboard maintenance.
- Training involves both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.
- Mechanical aptitude and skills.
- Active listening, effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Ability to read, interpret layouts, blueprints, and other technical specifications.
- Able to read, hear, and apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Physical Requirements
While performing these job duties, the employee is routinely required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
- This position is performed in both a traditional office and manufacturing/shipyard environment. Local travel between facilities will occur multiple times each week.
Our Workplace Commitment
At Fairlead, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, ethical, and high-integrity work environment. Every team member is expected to uphold our HOLD FAST values through:
- Legal Compliance & Ethics: Strictly adhering to all applicable laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.
- Transparency: Fostering open, honest communication and accountability across all levels of the organization.
- Conflict-of-Interest Prevention: Actively identifying, disclosing, and avoiding situations where personal interests conflict with professional responsibilities.
- Zero Tolerance for Discrimination & Harassment: Maintaining a safe, respectful workplace free from any form of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation.