Marine Mechanic

Job Summary

The Marine Repair Mechanic is a skilled manufacturing position responsible for the repair of aluminum and fiberglass boats for the USCG and Navy, as well as other government and commercial customers. This position ensures that all technical parts are correctly installed and comply with regulatory specs to support the continued use of the boat.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and troubleshoot advanced 12 volt/110 electrical systems.
• Installation and service of electrical components found on board small patrol craft and work boats - including lighting, electronics, pumps, wash down systems, etc.
• 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 to include all equipment and systems found on small craft under 40 feet.
• 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 their work.
• Report issues to supervisor or team lead and work on troubleshooting and identifying failures and potential failures.
• Assess conditions of the boat and its components as well as conduct operational testing and quality inspections.
• Positions and secures parts, using hoist, crane, wire and banding machine, or hand tools.
• Transport boat using company provided vehicle 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position.

Required Skills & 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 communicates 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

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.
• Able 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.

Lake Assault Boats Offers

• Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance
• 401(k) Contributions
• Paid Time Off

Job Type

Full-time

Job Posted by

Huntington Ingalls Industries