Service Technician 1-Marine Integration, Finish and Collars

Service Technician I
- Marine Integration, Finish and Collars FocusJob Title: Service Technician IDepartment: Customer Support GroupReports to: Customer Support ManagerFLSA Status: Non-ExemptSchedule: Travel up to 10% of the time, Hours will varyCompensation: $22.00-$27.00 Per Hour DOEWhy Work With Us?Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company.
Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
Competitive compensation and benefits package
- including Healthcare, Paid Time off, 401K and moreContribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save livesWhy We Need You and What You’ll Be Responsible For:With over 2,800 boats currently operating worldwide, SAFE Boats is looking to add an In-House Service Technician to our exceptional Customer Support team. This position plays an important role in supporting boat owners/operators to ensure their SAFE Boats are operational for their missions by ensuring their boats are properly serviced, maintained, and repaired to remain operational and mission ready. You will be responsible for conducting service and repair work on SAFE Boats products. There could be potential to work in the field (up to 10% of the time.) Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with minimal supervision, collaborating with other teams and departments as needed to ensure effective solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
What You Will Be Doing:Review scope of work prior to beginning to ensure necessary information and materials are present to complete jobs on time and on budget.
Install electrical and mechanical components on SAFE Boats products.
Installs outboard motors or inboard diesel engines and jet drives, along with associated cables and wiring.
Install fuel systems and filters.
Fabricate and install main and auxiliary wiring harnesses.
Install, interface and connect a variety of components such as lights, radios, radar, sonar, heating and air conditioning systems, auxiliary generators, GPS, chart plotters, etc.
Install finishing components such as carpeting, decking material, doors, hatches, windows, locks & latches.
Prepare and coat new or previously finished surfaces for new coatings.
Install or repair collar systems on vesselsCompleting scheduled or corrective maintenance on company and customer owned vessels.
Participating in sea trials of SAFE Boats following repairs.
Opportunity to travel up to 10% of the time to customer locations to assist with field service or warranty repairs.
Provide technical support to customers.
Assist with grounds maintenance when needed.
Skills & Experience We Are Looking For:Demonstrates a strong work-ethic, solution-oriented and willingness to learn with the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
Receptive to constructive feedback and willingness to apply it to continuously improve skills and performance.
Thorough understanding of 12V DC electrical systems, including crimping, soldering and basic trouble shooting using multi meter.
Ability to layout, build and install subsystems from schematics, including development of part list ordering parts, assembling components and testing.
Understanding of gasoline and/or diesel powerplants, including basic automotive mechanical skillsFamiliar with general shop safety procedures and operation of hand / pneumatic tools.
Understanding of ABYC standards desired.
Mil-Spec electrical systems and components experience desired.
Basic math and measurement capabilitiesStrong communication skills
- both active listening and relaying information to othersCollar installation and removal requiredExperience in troubleshooting and repairing generators, HVAC, navigation systems, engines (Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, others).
Physical

Requirements:
Position requires use of hand and power tools, operating equipment, forklift, office equipment, using ladders, grinders, table saws and other similar equipment. Also requires reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability, as well as visual acuity. Must be able to work at heights and or in confined spaces. Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to complete tasks. Lifting objects without assistance up to 40 lbs may be required. Be able to work in extreme temperatures and environments.
Additional

Requirements:
US CitizenshipMust be able to pass government background investigation to obtain a Common Access CardAbility to obtain a U.
S. PassportHolds a valid driver’s license and able to drive a SBI company vehicle or be insurable on the company policy.
Willing and able to work in a wide variety of weather and conditions.
Education

Requirements:
High school graduate.
Trade school certifications or college level training are highly desirableABYC (American Boating and Yachting Council) certifications strongly desiredWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the require