Marine Boat Repair Technician

4 days ago


Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Lake Assault Boats LLC Full time
Job Summary

The Marine Boat Repair Technician is a skilled manufacturing position responsible for the repair and maintenance of aluminum and fiberglass boats for the USCG and Navy, as well as other government and commercial customers. This position requires a strong mechanical background and familiarity with a wide variety of tools used in the assembly process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced 12-volt/110 electrical systems, including the ability to apply knowledge to existing electrical circuitry and install new systems.
  • Installation and service of electrical components found on board small patrol craft and work boats, including lighting, electronics, pumps, washdown systems, and more.
  • Ability to understand electrical schematics, fabricate, and install wiring harnesses to ABYC Standards.
  • Installation and service of hydraulic steering systems and controls, including installation of hydraulic systems and pumps for various onboard vessel features.
  • Ability to layout and install hardware from bow to stern on new blank hulls and superstructures, including all equipment and systems found on small craft under 40 feet.
  • The ability to read and/or create accurate wiring schematics and diagnose and repair problems in existing systems.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot mechanical drive systems.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot marine-specific components.
  • Assemble, install, maintain, and repair various mechanical systems, such as diesel engines to drivelines, hydraulic systems, and lighting.
  • Service and repair various systems, such as propulsion machinery, propellers, rudders, cargo handling machinery, lifeboat davits, and anchor handling gear.
  • Follow an installation diagram, including various measurements, torques, and other values/calculations.
  • Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, repair, and operations.
  • Maintain all safety standards.
  • Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
  • Operate a wide variety of handheld and power-assisted tools and production fixtures.
  • Ensure quality and accuracy of work.
  • Report issues to supervisor or team lead and work on troubleshooting and identifying failures and potential failures.
  • Responsible for assessing conditions of the boat and its components, as well as conducting operational testing and quality inspections.
  • Position and secure parts, using hoist, crane, wire, and banding machine, or hand tools.
  • Transport boats using company-provided vehicles to pick up and deliver boats to and from client locations around the continental US.
  • Must be able to launch and recover boats for testing and evaluation.
  • Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.
Required Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to show strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Knowledge in standard build practices in comparable manufacturing environments.
  • Strong mechanical background and familiarity in a wide variety of tools used in the assembly process and apply them safely to complete installations.
  • Follows directions and procedures under supervision.
  • Effectively communicate to supervisor and manager.
  • Adheres to all procedures and safe work practices.
  • Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
  • Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  • Time Management.
  • Critical Thinking.
  • Aluminum welding skills are beneficial, but not required.
Qualifications
  • High School Degree, GED, or equivalent required.
  • Applicants with prior technician experience in the maritime industry preferred.
  • Applicants with certificate or degree in Marine Technician, Automotive Technician, or Industrial Maintenance Technician, or equivalent experience preferred.
  • Must be able to pass a background check.
  • Must be able to pass drug and alcohol screens.
  • Ability to obtain a driver's license and have a clean driving record.
  • Ability to operate a boat and trailer towing skills.
  • Ability to obtain a state boat operators license.
  • Ability to obtain a passport.
Physical Requirements

Position requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity. Must be able to work in tight spaces and awkward positions for long periods of time. Must be able to conduct inside and outside work in all temperatures. Use of manufacturing equipment. Work in areas at times that are not environmentally controlled. Able to move/lift/pull/push 50 lbs. Ability to get underway with high-speed watercraft in variable weather conditions. Must be able to obtain a driver license with trailer use. Must be able to travel as required, with travel occurring up to 25% of the time, including travel outside of the Continental United States.



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