Junior Mechanic – Wärtsilä – Schiedam

Junior Mechanic

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry’s transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians – deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that approximately 80% of world trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services – together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are looking for a  Junior Mechanic  to join our dynamic, high-energy Workshop team! In our workshop, your role as a Mechanic would involve a comprehensive range of tasks including overhaul, repair, disassembly, assembly and upgrades of various marine systems such as pistons, connecting rods, turbochargers etc. We will provide you with the Wärtsilä manuals, instructions, drawings and procedures needed for each unique project.

Embrace the opportunity to work in an engaging technical environment within the fascinating maritime industry and be under the guidance and training of our skilled colleagues.

Your role and responsibilities  

Contribute to the execution of workshop service tasks, such as: overhauls, reconditioning, modification, cleaning, and machining of reciprocating engine components.

Liaise closely with Team Leader and Senior Workshop Technician to ensure work scopes are kept within budget and specified delivery schedule.

Ensure that all activities in the workshop and on-site are carried out in accordance with the site safety rules and in compliance with Wärtsilä’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Work according to order / project records and checklists.

Be an integral part of the workshop team. Strive to achieve common goals and customer deadlines, whereby working overtime hours may be required.

Adopt a pleasant, adaptable attitude towards any “ad-hoc” duties that may be required.

Always carry out all tasks in such a way as to ensure maximum (internal and external) satisfaction to the extent that this is within the employee’s control.

Carry out proactive preventative maintenance tasks on plant equipment.

Contribute in keeping a clean and tidy workshop, in particular his/her own working area.

Requirements for above role

Good communication skills for interacting with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Good time management and organizational skills with ability to manage a dynamic workload.

The ability to work effectively and efficiently independently and as part of a team.

Excellent attention to detail.

As an ideal candidate, you might also have…  

You have some technical knowledge with mechanical assembly procedures.

Preferably have a good understanding with the industry safety standards and practices.

Proficient in both Dutch and English.

You are comfortable working under pressure and are flexible to work overtime overtime and weekend shifts as needed for certain orders/projects.

We are eager to welcome you to our team and see the value you will undoubtedly bring. Come join us and let’s build the future of the maritime industry together!

Why you and us?   

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed to supporting an inclusive work community.

Your growth is supported. We believe in continuous learning & teamwork. Wärtsilian community has your back when it comes to development opportunities – so you can develop beyond your potential. 

You get to make a difference. Innovation and sustainability are important to us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps  

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after the application deadline.

Last application date: 11/08/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä

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