Maintenance Mechanic – J1–J4

Nationwide Skilled Trades | Norfolk, VA

Nationwide Skilled Trades is seeking experienced Maintenance Mechanics (J1–J4) for an industrial facilities maintenance opportunity in Norfolk, VA. We are looking for dependable, safety-focused mechanics with commercial or industrial maintenance experience who can troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery, equipment, and facility systems.

Position Details

• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Positions: Maintenance Mechanic J1–J4
• Shift: All shifts available
• Security Clearance: Not required
• Employment: Industrial/shipyard facilities environment

Responsibilities

Depending on experience and journeyman level, responsibilities may include:

• Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and equipment problems and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on facility and building systems.
• Interpret diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturer specifications, and technical documentation.
• Use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions and perform corrective maintenance.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, operating logs, and required documentation.
• Assist with general building and facility maintenance activities.
• Coordinate maintenance work with operations and other personnel.
• Follow established safety procedures, equipment guarding requirements, and housekeeping standards.
• Support and assist less-experienced mechanics when appropriate.

Journeyman Levels

J1 – Entry/Developing

• Perform basic preventative maintenance and repair tasks under supervision.
• Assist with equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely.
• Follow maintenance instructions and technical documentation.
• Develop the skills necessary to progress to J2.

J2 – Intermediate

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and repairs with some supervision.
• Identify common equipment problems and perform routine repairs within demonstrated skill level.
• Use maintenance diagrams, manuals, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Perform general building and facility maintenance and repairs.
• Demonstrate increasing technical proficiency and ability to progress to J3.

J3 – Experienced

• Independently perform preventative maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repairs.
• Interpret diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
• Diagnose mechanical equipment problems and determine appropriate repair methods.
• Proficiently use hand tools, power tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment.
• Perform general building and facility maintenance.
• Complete required maintenance records and documentation.
• Coordinate routine maintenance work with operations and other personnel.

J4 – Senior

• Independently perform complex preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of machinery, equipment, and facility systems.
• Determine repair requirements using diagrams, sketches, operating manuals, manufacturer specifications, equipment condition, and diagnostic findings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical and equipment problems.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency with applicable tools, measuring instruments, and shop equipment.
• Perform a broad range of building and facility maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure maintenance documentation and records are accurately completed.
• Assist less-experienced Maintenance Mechanics with technical work and proper maintenance practices.

Required Qualifications

• Commercial or industrial maintenance experience is required.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience with preventative maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation, diagrams, or equipment manuals.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools and power tools.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain DBIDS and NAVSEA access.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Shipyard experience strongly preferred.
• Navy ship experience preferred for higher journeyman levels.
• Must be available for evening and weekend work as required.
• Must be able to work aboard vessels and in an industrial shipyard environment when required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required site access credentials and safety qualifications.

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to:

• Lift and carry tools and equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb ladders and work at elevated locations.
• Crawl, kneel, crouch, stoop, bend, reach, push, and pull.
• Work around industrial machinery and facility equipment.
• Perform skilled mechanical tasks requiring good hand/eye coordination and visual acuity.
• Wear required PPE and follow all applicable safety procedures.

Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds such as:

• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
• Plant Maintenance Mechanic
• Mechanical Technician
• Equipment Maintenance Technician
• Millwright
• Industrial Mechanic
• Production Equipment Mechanic
• Commercial Facilities Mechanic

Shipyard experience is helpful but is not required — commercial/industrial maintenance experience is the key requirement.

Apply Today

If you have commercial or industrial maintenance experience and are looking for an opportunity to put your mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills to work, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply with Nationwide Skilled Trades today or call 757-963-2211 for more information.