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Description: Aerotek is currently seeking qualified heavy equipment mechanics to work on the naval bases in Norfolk/Chesapeake. Pay starts at at least $20 an hour and goes up to $30 an hour. This is a contract to hire position with a great company.

• A General Mechanic position require a complete understanding of the principles and methods of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical troubleshooting and overhaul repair of diesel and electrical equipment with strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• General Mechanics must have the ability to repair or overhaul major assemblies and systems, e.g. power train differentials, transaxles, electronic fuel injections systems, emission control systems, and related electrical, electronic, hydraulic, fuel, and other sub-assemblies following instructions contained in applicable technical manuals.

• A general mechanic must have at least (5) years’ experience as a mechanic on the repair and overhaul of shipboard MHE and SMSE.

JUNIOR MECHANIC: pay up to $25

• A Junior Mechanic position require an understanding of the general principles and methods of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and overhaul repair of diesel and electrical equipment.

• Junior Mechanics must meet the standards (including labor hours) of the work package and maintain close contact with a General Mechanic or General Foreman. Junior mechanics work are inspected throughout the overhaul process before allowed to continue working on higher

• assemblies.

• Junior mechanics cannot be a mobile service mechanic as the work requires individual critical thinking and judgement calls at customer sites working independently without any supervision.

• A Junior mechanic must have diesel engine repair, suspension and steering, transmissions, transaxles, brakes, electrical/electronic systems (motors and contactors etc.) and overall maintenance techniques experience.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.