**Job Title: ACR Marine / Refrigeration Mechanic** **Job Description** Provides repair, installation, and warranty support to galley refrigeration equipment aboard US Navy Ships and Submarines. This role requires hands-on experience with refrigeration units and the ability to perform various repair and maintenance tasks efficiently. **Responsibilities** + Perform assessments of small refrigerator/freezer units, ice machines, and walk-in refrigeration units. + Conduct repairs including brazing, component replacement, leak testing, and repairs per EPA code. + Perform general repairs such as equipment installation, grinding, cutting of metals, pipe fitting, fire watch, and labor. + Understand and execute shipboard and shipyard safety practices and procedures. + Troubleshoot and fill out condition reports, job discrepancy forms, and required forms in accordance with NAVSEA Standard Items. + Research and correctly identify OEM parts, and assess equipment and material discrepancies directly with manufacturers. + Maintain continuity among departments by documenting and communicating actions, discrepancies, and continuing needs. **Essential Skills** + Extensive working knowledge of Naval Shipboard acronyms, aircraft carrier, and surface ship engineering mechanical systems. + Experience working in a shipyard setting. + Ability to learn and work independently. + Basic electrical knowledge for refrigeration components. + Universal Refrigerant Certification or Type II & III Certification is a plus. + Good driving record. + Experience with viewing designs, schematics, and drawings. + Strong verbal communication, listening, and professionalism. + Customer focus, organization, and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment. + Detail-oriented and efficient at multitasking. + Ability to handle pressure and exhibit flexibility. + Brazing (soldering) experience and basic electrical skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Possession of personal tools, gauges, and refrigeration tools. + HII and DBIDS. + Ability to compile data and other information into clear, succinct products for leadership. + Self-motivated team player. + Coachable and willing to learn new tasks and concepts quickly. **Why Work Here?** Join a family company with a great team that values flexibility and understanding of personal situations. As a small team, everyone relies on each other and puts in 100%, creating a supportive and collaborative work environment. **Work Environment** Majority of the work will be performed on the field in various shipyards, primarily on ships with tight quarters. The work schedule is primarily on 1st shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm, with some overtime expected depending on workflow. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hampton, Virginia. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Newport News,VA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 2025. **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.