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Damen Shipyards Group

Ship design, construction, repair, and services

Mechanical Fitter

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVlissingen, Netherlands€3.4k - €4k /moIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • MBO level 3 work-and-thinking capability.
  • Technical knowledge, or willingness to learn, in mechanical engineering or bench work to perform complex tasks.
  • Experience in ship repair, shipbuilding, or offshore work.
  • Knowledge of occupational health and safety, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Willingness to work evening and weekend shifts according to a roster.

Responsibilities

  • Perform all kinds of assembly work, including complex assembly tasks.
  • Perform complex work on main and auxiliary machinery aboard megayachts, new-build ships, and repair ships as directed.
  • Dismantle, assemble, repair, and overhaul pumps, winches, propeller shafts, and rudders.
  • Dismantle hydraulic cylinders and steering gear, and align pumps, motors, and gearboxes in collaboration with a specialist.
  • Read drawings, schematics, and work orders.
  • Transport various components into and out of ships.
  • Make foundations.
  • Perform pneumatic and hydraulic work.

Desired Qualifications

  • Proficiency in Dutch and English is preferred.

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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