Senior Marine Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

This Senior Marine Mechanic will diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of marine systems, including engines, electrical components, and mechanical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment failures, repair and maintain diesel and gasoline engines, adjust and repair ignition, fuel, electrical, hydraulic and steering systems.

• Assess boat systems and diagnose issues. 
• Conduct preventive and other electrical system maintenance as required. 
• Perform a full range of skilled boat repair work, such as minor tune-ups, electrical system servicing, repair faulty hydraulic and steering systems, outboard motors overhauls and create estimate for repair costs. 
• Be capable of performing repairs in both a shipyard and workshop environment as required.
• Analyzes defects and adjusts or repairs electrical mechanical systems of motors.
• Disassembles and inspects motor for defective parts, using mechanics hand tools and gauges.
• Ability to ensure all technical requirements including quality checks are being performed. 
• When necessary, water test unit with customers to verify work performed and to explain the operation of the product. 
• Instruct operators in the proper operation and servicing of their equipment
• Ensure that all water vessels are repaired to protect the natural environment. Ensure that all water vessels are repaired to protect the natural environment.
• Other duties as assigned, requested or needed.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

Job Requirements                                                                                                                                                            

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

1. High School diploma or GED certificate or equivalent education and experience.

• 5 plus years’ experience on yachts, military, marine ships greater than 80 feet
• Ship repair industry preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Possession of an extensive tool selection required

• Experienced with marine shaft seals / bearings / rudders etc.
• Experience with gas, diesel, inboard, stern drives, outboard engines, marine electrical systems, and plumbing. 
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred
• Machining skills a plus
• Ability to work at a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability and tolerance to meet due dates and deadlines and/or time constraints.
• Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and determine solutions.
• The ability to demonstrate high proficiency in these areas.
• Demonstrates ability to appear for work on time, follow directions from a supervisor, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures, comply with corporate policies, goals and objectives, accept constructive feedback, establish goals and objectives, and exhibit initiative and commitment

Language Ability:

1. Ability to communicate effectively in English 

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule 

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job are medium/heavy in nature. 

1. Frequent standing, balancing, walking, climbing ladders or equipment, reaching above shoulder or out in front, manual dexterity, pushing, pulling, kneeling, bending, seeing, hearing and occasionally lowering self into confined spaces, crawling through small openings and working in reclined positions, as needed. 

• Physical ability to lift, push, pull and carry 50+ lbs., bend, stoop and climb scaffold and work on elevated work surfaces, beams, ladders, and confined spaces.   
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, talk or hear. 
• The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Works in all areas of the shipyard and on-board ships.
• Hearing warning signals and reading and comprehending safety instructions. 
• Must be able to maintain general safety awareness and avoid hazards commonly present in employee’s work area.

Ameri-Force Benefits 

As part of the Ameri-Force team, a recognized ESOP company, you have a personal stake in the collective success of the organization, fostering a collaborative and rewarding work environment. Our competitive benefits package includes: 

· Industry Leading Pay 

· Medical Coverage 

· Dental Coverage 

· Vision Coverage 

· Short Term Disability Benefits 

· Term Life Benefits 

· Referral Bonuses 

*Referral Bonuses are available for specific jobs only 

About Ameri-Force 

Since 1991, Ameri-Force has been a leader in skilled trades staffing, offering a people-focused approach that provides competitive advantages for our clients and rewarding career opportunities for our contract employees. Leveraging our deep expertise in maritime, manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, and energy sectors, we ensure a seamless experience by efficiently managing federal and state taxes, unemployment, and worker’s compensation. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance, tailored to meet the needs of our workforce. Join Ameri-Force and be part of a company that values your success. 

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