Mechanical Assistant - 1st & 2nd Shift

A career with Marine Travelift is more than just a job. It's a commitment to making an impact. Our team members design and build long lasting machines for harbors and marinas, as well as industrial applications, because each employee is given the opportunity to continuously innovate. We look to our people to come up with the ideas that make all of our products and services better.

Marine Travelift has been manufacturing mobile boat hoists in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin since 1954, and have grown to be the world leader in the marine hoist industry. Our equipment is located on six of the world's continents with over 4,500 units in service to help marinas handle boats of all sizes. You'll be amazed by the machines we make as well as the positive atmosphere you work in.

Job Description

Marine Travelift is excited to be adding Mechanical Assistants to our team. This is an hourly level, full-time position that will assist the Mechanical Assemblers with the machine builds.

As a Mechanical Assistant, you will...

• Complete entry level assembly work and prepare parts, wires, hoses, and hydraulics to be added to the build equipment utilizing power equipment and wrenching techniques
• Produce boat hoist and lift components by assisting with subassemblies to produce one, large product.
• Assist with engines and compartments installation that includes pumps, tires, conduit and hydraulic lines.
• Train with mechanical assemblers to increase mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills as it relates to machine builds and grow into an assembler position.
• Lift and stack completed subassemblies and parts
• Use overhead and jib cranes as needed to move steel beams and columns
• All other duties and responsibilities that are assigned

We are looking for you to...

• Have basic mechanical knowledge and/or be mechanically inclined
• Have attention to detail
• Be able to follow verbal and written work instructions in English
• Be able to learn to read blueprints
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

1st shift works Monday-Thursday, 6:00AM-3:00PM; Friday, 6:00AM-12:00PM

2nd shift works Monday-Thursday; 2:30PM-1:00AM (3-day weekend); Enjoy 2nd shift differential pay!

We offer...

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans available the first of the month following date of hire
• Eligibility to join our 401K benefit plan with company match after 30 days of employment
• Participation in the company's semi-annual discretionary incentive plan
• Paid vacation and holidays available at hire
• Health Saving Account (HSA) plan with employer contribution
• Paid Paternity Leave
• Job training and advancement opportunities
• Great people to work and train with!
• Overtime opportunities

Come experience the Marine Travelift difference and give yourself the gift of feeling appreciated and valued!

Marine Travelift is an EOE/AA (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation) employer.