Davit Tech

Fairbanks Morse Defense
US - Virginia - Chesapeake
January 13, 2025

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What's your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it's the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We're one of the nation's leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U. S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard. When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it's like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here: / fairbanksmorsedefense. com/careers

Summary

A Davit Technician, (ADT), is responsible for installation, scheduling, testing, and servicing of hydraulic davit systems in the field and other products serviced by Fairbanks Morse Defense. The DT shall maintain a professional and positive attitude, perform quality workmanship, and be responsive to customer needs. The DT is also required to maintain continuous communication with Region Offices, and direct manager.

Principle Duties and ResponsibilitiesROLE

- Demonstrate professional work skills in the installation, repair, maintenance, and servicing of Davit systems and other designated equipment.

Conduct wiring of panels & davit systems for general fitting of davits
Can work independently on qualified products
Support of all shipboard constraints, including commissioning, servicing, and casualties worldwide

- May occasionally be assigned to shop duties such as general machining, part inspections, assembly, testing, and warehouse.

TECHNICAL

Keep up to date on administrative responsibilities such as maintaining internal service records and manuals, maintaining customer service logs, providing accurate and timely reporting (expense reports, project closure, timekeeping, etc. ), documenting work performed on Service Reports, and writing Condition Found Reports
Perform work related tasks in strict accordance with company product tech manuals.
Keep current on Engineering Change Orders, Field Service Change Notices and Service Information Letters
Document work performed on Service Reports and record critical inspections

SAFETY

Adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and applicable regulatory requirements (including but not limited to operating in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines, wearing appropriate PPE, reporting all work-related accidents or injuries immediately to the appropriate personnel, etc. )
Complete annual safety training requirements as outlined on regional safety schedule

ADMINISTRATION

Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines

Timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, project reports, et al.

Maintain company property according to company policies

Vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, et al.

Follow/adhere to all quality system requirements, and ensure quality workmanship

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Perform high quality workmanship
Be responsive to customer needs and act as an FMD ambassador of customer satisfaction
Strive to provide all customers a "first time fix" for their equipment
Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines

PERFORMANCE

Complete all work in an efficient and timely manner
Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations
Maintain professional attitude and appearance.
Understand and comply with company escalation processes and procedures
Maintain proper communication with all levels within the organization
Ability to manage stressful internal and external customer situations with diplomacy

All other duties as assignedQualifications and Educational Requirements

Education:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Crane Operator Certification preferred
Experience:
- Associate degree in a technical discipline and four years military experience or relevant industry experience
- Six years davit experience supporting navy customer or relevant industry
Reliable team player who consistently exhibits a professional demeanor
Knowledge of test equipment and theory
Knowledge of hydraulic equipment
Must be a reliable team player who consistently exhibits a professional demeanor
Proficiency in reading, understanding and interpreting diagrams, drawings and blueprints
Ability to read, understand, and interpret electrical schematics
Understanding of electrical components and systems
Able to troubleshoot and recommend appropriate solutions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to write technical reports (including specific work-related tasks performed), communicate complex technical issues in an easy-to-understand manner, and communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Strong organizational and time management skills, and attention to detail
Proficient level of computer skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Strong customer service attitude
Strong mechanical aptitude
Maintain valid driver's license
Able to travel (up to 75%) including weekends, evenings, and holidays and in emergency situations travel on short notice

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing duties of the above jobs, the technician is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell. The technician frequently is required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have ability to regularly lift at least 35 pounds.

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and th.

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