Workshop 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?

Welcome at Wärtsilä Netherlands! For our Engine Services Workshop in Schiedam we are looking for a Mechanic to join our team in the Netherlands.

As a Mechanic it is your responsibility to work on overhauling, repairing, remodeling and Inspection all kind parts of our customers Maritime Engines such as seals, valves, cylinders and other engine components. With your practical experience working on Engines or other rotating equipment’s you will work on maintenance repairs of all of Engine in our Workshop.

On each assigned project you can use Wärtsilä manuals, drawings, and fixed measurement- /repair procedures. For experienced Mechanics we can offer the chance to work independently at your own assigned projects. Junior/trainee mechanics will be guided by one of our experienced colleagues.

You will have the chance to work in a technically interesting environment within the maritime industry and be part of our Engine Services Workshop team existing of approximately 20 Engine professionals

What are your main tasks and responsibilities?

• Take care of the workshop activities like assessing, and measuring of components
• You will work on disassembly, inspection, assembly and measuring of Engine components.
• If you find any discrepancies and/or non-conformities, you discuss and solve this with the workshop foreman and/or Team Leader.
• You work according to order/project records and checklists.
• You ensure that the work is executed according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and procedures.
• Contribute in keeping a clean and tidy workshop, in particular his or hers own working area.

What do we expect from you?

• You hold a vocational education in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• You have proven technical knowledge and experience with mechanical assembly procedures within a maintenance, repair, and overhaul services environment.
• The ability to read and understand technical assembly drawings and assembly instructions.
• Knowledge of repair procedures like welding or machining is seen as an advantage.
• Familiar with precision measurements and special Hydraulic and mechanical tools.
• Mother tongue Dutch and English professional proficiency.
• You can work under pressure as well as the flexibility to take part in overtime and weekend shifts if needed for certain orders/projects.

Why you and us

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?

Last application date: 05/05/2025

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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