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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Mechanical Fitter

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSchiedam, Netherlands

About the Job

Requirements

  • Work-and-thinking level equivalent to BBL-3 education in mechanical fitting, structural metalworking, or another technical discipline.
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of mechanics, ship systems, and specialist equipment; maritime-sector experience is preferred.
  • Ability to take responsibility and independently develop solutions to complex situations.
  • Familiarity with fitting parts, assembling delicate equipment, and using measuring and alignment tools.
  • Quality awareness and care for cleanliness, organization, and safety.
  • Good spoken and written command of Dutch and English.
  • Flexibility with working hours, as ship repairs cannot wait.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out repair, refit, and conversion work aboard ships and on maritime installations.
  • Dismantle, overhaul, repair, and install mechanical systems such as propeller shafts, rudders, bow thrusters, cranes, and wheelhouses.
  • Read technical drawings and schematics, prepare work, and determine an efficient approach within established constraints.
  • Support installation and assembly work and perform additional tasks outside the core trade when needed.
  • Work to high safety, quality, and environmental standards while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

About the Company

Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Damen provides design, shipbuilding, ship repair and related services for maritime needs, offering ships and platforms to enable safe, reliable and efficient operation across oceans, seas, lakes and rivers with a focus on sustainability. It uses standardized designs and modular production, collaborating with an international maritime cluster to build ships and share knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. The company differentiates itself through family ownership, emphasis on standardisation, long-term thinking and a global network that enables knowledge transfer and scalable production. Its goal is to become the most sustainable shipbuilder in the world, contributing to sustainable local development through its network and craftsmanship.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$324.5M
Headquarters
Gorinchem, Netherlands
Founded
1927

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