Equipment/Crane Mechanic

Company: Carrix, Inc./SSA Marine, Inc.
Location: Mobile
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

The Equipment Mechanic is responsible for the daily inspection, malfunctions, repairs and rebuilds of lift equipment such as forklifts, all attachments, cranes, and company shop trucks.

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• Oversees maintenance and repair of equipment.
  
• Supports on the job projects including identifying all sources of equipment maintenance, fueling, repair and spare parts
  
• Must have the ability to operate and complete a daily inspection of forklifts, all attachments, and other equipment.
  
• Perform preventative maintenance per manufacturer's recommendations on equipment to ensure that it is safe and in compliance with all federal and state regulations.
  
• Ensures that services provided are in compliance with all safety procedures.
  
• Analyze and diagnose any potential malfunctions, defects, damage or excessive wear.
  
• Repair or replace any malfunctioning components, parts and other mechanical equipment and subassemblies.
  
• Regularly test overhauled equipment to ensure that it is operating efficiently.
  
• Dismantle and reassemble equipment using a variety of hoist, power and hand tools.
  
• Responsible for directing others who are engaged in cleaning and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.
  
• Review Operator's Vehicle Condition Report before equipment is operated, to ensure there are no deficiencies that need to be addressed.
  
• Ensures accuracy while maintaining all equipment maintenance files and pre vessel check lists.
  
• Responsible for inventory control, maintaining minimum parts and supply orders, verifying receipts and containing cost for all equipment.
  
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
  
• Required to wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), such as safety toe boots, protective hard hat, ear protection and safety glasses, when applicable.
  
• Maintain company values, rules, policies and procedures are met to fulfill the company mission, as well as productive relationships with customers and vendors.
  
• Responsible for special tasks requested by management and/or supervisor.
  
• Maintains a positive working relationship with other divisions of the company.
  
• All other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.
  
  
  
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  • Valid Driver's License and TWIC card.
    
  • High School diploma or Vocational degree
    
  • Management and/or some type of supervisory experience
    
  • Advanced knowledge of maintenance industry from a vocational education institute, apprenticeship, on the job training and/or similar work experience.
    
  • Some knowledge of the maritime industry preferred.
    
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with a variety of individuals.
    
  • Forklift, crane, and heavy machinery Certifications required.
    
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
    
    
    
    Supervisory Responsibilities: No
    
    Work Environment:
    
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    • Must be able to work in rotating shifts, days, evenings and nights.
      
    • Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
      
    • The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast moving equipment.The ability to drive 50%.
      
    • The ability to operate various types of equipment including cranes.
      
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      Selected candidates will need to join the local union.
      
      
      We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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