Junior Mechanic - Metallurgic Repair

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 for our Metallurgic Repair workshop based in Schiedam, whose main responsibilie will be to efficiently and effectively perform all repair and maintenance tasks on ship propellers and propeller blades.

What you will do:

• Performing all repair and maintenance tasks on ship propellers and propeller blades.
• Inspecting and measuring ship propellers and propeller blades.
• Searching for necessary technical information and specifications.
• Internally ordering necessary materials to perform tasks.
• Checking for cracks (NDT).
• Measuring the blade profile of the propellers.
• Preparing a damage report.
• Performing (preventive) maintenance tasks in the workshop.

In this role you can expect to communicate (also in English) with:

• Team Leader Workshop MR to set priorities regarding planning and concerning vacations, leave days, and sick reports.
• Workshop employees to set priorities regarding machine and cleaning tasks (possibly in consultation with Team Leader Workshop) and to ensure successful task completion.
• Team Leader Workshop MR about performance, training, and career path.

To be succesful in this role, we would like you to:

• Have previous similar experience in a workshop
• Be willing to perform a field service job on location, including abroad, on average once a month.
• Have knowledge in working with the following tools: hydraulic, and rotating tools and standard workshop tools, forklift and gantry crane.
• Good communication skills in Dutch, additional English skills are preferred.

Why you and us?

You are valuated – as your true self. At Wärtsilä we value diversity and are committed in supporting 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 for us. Every day, we put our hearts and minds into enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.

Contact & next steps

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.

Last application date: 30/03/2025 

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 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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