Test Technician I

Duties (Essential)

• Diagnose, repair and report out on boat and trailer issues
• Run prototype boats on the water for the purpose of diagnosing or testing repairs
• Work closely with the Engineering team to help build and install design ideas into prototype boats for testing
• Diagnose, repair and report out on boat and trailer issues
• Systems include but are not limited to Engine, powertrain and underwater gear system
• Mechanical tabs, towers and biminis
• Electrical systems
• Ballast pump, tank and hoses
• Fuel systems including fuel pumps and fuel tanks
• Uncap and reassemble boats and trailers
• Install/uninstall align motors and transmissions
• Blistert fill/bondo work
• Familiar with Lake Test procedures
• Testing New Model and Model Change DVP&R testing
• Warranty/Returned Part testing
• Complete 5S projects

Duties (Non-Essential)

• Maintain engineering shop / test equipment
• Weighing boats
• Fuel and maintain engineering DV boat fleet

Education & Work Experience

• Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred
• Must be able to read and understand instructions and demonstrate mechanical repair acumen
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a boat building production environment a must
• Must be able to teach and train production employees and supervisors on various production problems/parts
• Must be able to communicate effectively with production employees and engineers
• Must have computer experience using Windows based programs
• Must have knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools, and be able to drive a forklift and tractor and operate a crane
• Must have above average attendance and ability to work overtime with little to no notice
• Basic understanding of 12V DC systems with trouble shooting knowledge
• Understanding of combustion engines and engine systems from electrical, mechanical
• Must be able to install and remove engines and transmissions
• Basic knowledge of propeller testing
• Basic knowledge of all boat systems, exhaust, bilge, waste, water, heater, electrical, and fuel
• Must be able to use tape measure, caliper, micrometer and other data acquisition equipment (sound meter, radar gun, GPS, etc.)

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Works in a production environment
• Must be able to hear and talk to understand and ask for instructions
• Must have effective eyesight and visual accommodation
• Requires reasonable physical stamina
• Temperature and ventilation in work area are uncontrolled
• Pushing and pulling of moderate weight is required
• Requires moderate to heavy lifting (25 to 50 pounds) plus bending, walking, stooping, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crouching
• Personal protective equipment may be required depending on job duty

Skills & Aptitudes

• Language skills - Able to understand spoken instructions with regard to job training and safety concerns and the ability to speak conversational English
• Reasoning skills – Ability to apply common sense troubleshooting and diagnose problems on all components of boats and trailers
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed finishing and assembly of all products
• Ability to deal with frequent changes related to equipment use and productivity