Marine Mechanic Technician (Running Gear / Hydraulics)

Flyhopco LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

6d•$25 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Mechanic Technician performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of marine engines, marine machinery, and related equipment. The Mechanic Technician is responsible for testing equipment to assess the need for service, as well as performing various repairs and maintenance including the removal and reinstallation of mechanical components and performing optical alignments while following industry and best practices regarding safety standards.

Requirements

minimum 2 years’ experience as a marine mechanic/technician
Flexible to work overtime, if needed, to meet the company needs
Requires bending, climbing, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting
Requires the ability to use speech, vision and hearing
Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

Running Gear or Hydraulics experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs major and specialized mechanical overhaul and repair work on gasoline and marine engines, outboard motors, and related marine equipment and systems using schematic charts and technical manuals
Remove and reinstall various mechanical components and equipment on vessels including bow and stern thruster propellers, zincs, propellers, shafts, couplings, cutlass bearings, tides seals, foreign seals, struts, rudders, and rudder bearings
Perform dial indications and feeler gauge reports accurately
Blue fit check propellers and couplings; fit and lap to taper to obtain proper contact/fit
Perform laser alignments on shaft lines
Float bearings using optical and Chockfast
Repairs and maintains hydraulic equipment and valves
Test marine engines and equipment to determine need for repairs or adjustments
Perform routine maintenance and servicing of SeaKeeper gyrostabilizer systems in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
Conduct system inspections, including cooling systems, hydraulic components, electrical connections, and mounting structures
Stocks and assists in maintaining inventory of shop supplies, materials, tools, and equipment
Maintains clean, orderly, and safe work areas; properly maintains assigned equipment and tools
Documents work performed daily
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor and staff, co-workers, guests, vendors, contractors, etc.
Following company, industry, and best practices regarding safety standards (safe equipment usage, personal protective equipment, reporting)
Performs other appropriate tasks and duties as assigned