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Assistant Mechanical Superintendent

  2025-08-09     Pacific Shipyards International, LLC     Honolulu,HI  
Description:

Position Title: AssistantMechanical Superintendent Reports To: Mechanical Department Manager

Position Summary:

Assists Mechanical Department Manager in supervising approximately 15-20 machinists and mechanics work in support of ship repair and product fabrication. This includes but is not limited to: repair of mechanical components, manufacture and repair of components by machining, fabricating components with CNC cutters, mills, lathes, disassembly/reassembly of various shipboard machinery/equipment, and installation/re-installation of shipboard machinery/equipment. Under direction and in collaboration with the Superintendent, supervises union ship workers engaged in mechanical and machinist duties ensuring accomplishment of assigned work on time and within budget. Enforces safety and environmental regulations. The assistant superintendent generates job assignments and communicates to subordinate employees, makes recommendations to the superintendent on matters related to hiring, termination, suspension, advancement, promotion, demotion, discipline, addresses or adjust employee grievances and other supervisory duties as required. In the absence of the Superintendent, will assume duties and responsibilities as directed by the Production Manager.

Pacific Shipyards International, LLC. Expectations of Employee:

  • Is committed to the companyvalues and adheresto all policies and procedures.
  • Perform duties of his/her job and as assigned by Management.
  • Maintain a positiveand respectful attitudeand conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
  • Communicatesregularly with Officers,Managers & Supervisors about the different divisions and department's issues.
  • Consistentlybe on time for work, meetings and appointments and deliver work projects by assigned due dates.
  • Maintain assigned work areas in a clean and orderlyfashion.
  • Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
  • Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safetyand security standards.
  • Meet productivity goals and qualitystandards as set by management.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Direct and organizestaff and equipment to meet projectrequirements and deadlines.
  • Prioritize work and tasks as directed by Production Managerand Superintendent.
  • Interact with customers as required
  • Meet deadlines and budget constraints
  • Work with minimumsupervision
  • Supervises the mechanicsand machinists
  • Responsible for assistingmanagement, in mentoring and review of performance on a regularbasis
  • Develop work and production schedules, project staffing needs
  • Approve Time Cards, requests for time off
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/TechnicalKnowledge:

  • Excellent communication skills,good attitude and exceptional work ethic
  • Good attitude; must be a team player

Education, Training& Experience:

  • Knowledge of the marine industryand NAVSEA Standards
  • Preferred mechanical engineering background
  • Must be flexiblein work hours. Evening, weekend,and holiday work will be required based on the needs of the business.
  • Minimum five (5) years of ship repairor marine industryexperience preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of ship repairprocesses.
  • Knowledge of managingFederal Contracts
  • Proficient with MS Office programs: Word, Excel, & Outlook and various officetools
  • Blueprint and schematicreading/interpretation
  • Mechanical background, machining/milling, rigging, hand tools,etc., required
  • Marine machinist/mechanic background desired
  • Experience with equipment alignment, valve & pump repair,hydraulic systems and troubleshooting, and shipboard systems is a plus.
  • Ability to plan work according to current and projected needs.
  • Knowledge of and experience with commercial and military marine/ship standards and specifications.
  • Shipyard/Industrial Experience valuable

Description of Work Environment:

  • Work in heavyindustrial/shipyard setting with exposure to heat, cold,and humidity, industrial odors, fumes, gasses, chemicals, oil, grease, smoke,dust, noise, and vibration, and involves climbingladders and stairs,using pneumatic tools, working in cramped quarters, and working with moving machinery.
  • Protective Equipment (PPE) required for this position, including hearing protection, safety glasses, safety boots with metatarsal guards, face shield,welding helmet, weldinggloves, welding sleeves/jacket (leather or cloth), and welding apron/chaps. A respirator may also be required.

Qualification/Requirements:

  • Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
  • This position requiresUS Citizenship due to clearancerequired for base access
  • Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
  • Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS)Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites
  • All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and a background check before employment begins. Failure to complete any of these steps will result in disqualification
  • Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers' License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver's License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver's License
  • Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the startof shift

Additional Information:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee filling this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by management. Management has the right to add to, revise, or delete information in this job description.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.


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