Marine Boat Mechanic

Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Marine Boat Mechanic and become a vital part of maintaining and repairing water transportation equipment that keeps our waterways moving smoothly! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining marine engines, electrical systems, mechanical components, and propulsion systems. Your expertise will ensure the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of a wide range of marine vessels. We are looking for motivated professionals who thrive in hands-on environments and are passionate about marine technology and maintenance. This paid position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding setting where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to excel.

Duties

• Perform comprehensive inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on marine engines, propulsion systems, electrical wiring, and mechanical components using schematics and technical drawings.
• Maintain and troubleshoot ship electrical systems, including electrical diagnostics, wiring diagrams, and electrical system troubleshooting to ensure vessel safety and efficiency.
• Conduct routine maintenance on water transportation equipment such as hulls, rigging, sheet metal components, and power tools to uphold operational standards.
• Utilize hand tools, precision measuring instruments like calipers and ohmmeters, welding equipment, soldering tools, and fabrication techniques to execute repairs accurately.
• Interpret technical manuals and schematics to diagnose issues related to marine electrical systems, mechanical systems repair, marine engine repair, and propulsion system maintenance.
• Engage in assembly tasks involving sheet metal fabrication, rigging setups, or component replacements while adhering to safety protocols including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support heavy lifting operations with appropriate equipment while ensuring compliance with safety standards; assist in the maintenance of ship electrical systems and mechanical troubleshooting processes.

Qualifications

• Proven service technician experience with marine or vehicle maintenance is highly preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge combined with experience interpreting technical drawings and schematics.
• Familiarity with marine electrical systems troubleshooting, ship electrical systems maintenance, and electrical diagnostics.
• Hands-on experience with marine engine repair, propulsion systems maintenance, diesel mechanics, and water transportation equipment upkeep.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, soldering devices, calipers, ohmmeters and other precision measuring instruments.
• Experience working with maintenance, repair & operations (MRO), fabrication techniques, sheet metal work, rigging practices and heavy lifting procedures.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team while maintaining high safety standards; knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) use is essential.
• Excellent customer service skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving; capable of interpreting technical manuals accurately for effective repairs.

Join us to advance your career in the exciting field of marine maintenance! Bring your mechanical expertise and passion for watercraft technology to a role that challenges you daily while offering opportunities for growth in a supportive environment dedicated to excellence in water transportation safety and performance.

This job is Full time March - December with the winters off.

Pay: $30.00 - $39.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Are you ok working full-time March - December and having the winters off?

Experience:

• Mechanic: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gloucester, MA 01930 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $39