If you are looking for a challenging rewarding career, then consider joining the Lake Assault Boats production team. Using welding and other tools we join aluminum components to fabricate custom aluminum boats. Our customers include the US Navy and multiple police and fire departments. We provide a safe and challenging work environment that is mostly done in an indoor and heated shop and take great pride in knowing that we build a product that helps serve and protect others.
Job Summary
The Marine Repair Mechanic is a skilled manufacturing position that is responsible for the repair of aluminum and fiberglass boats for the USCG and Navy, as well as other government and commercial customers. This position is responsible for ensuring that all technical parts are correctly installed and comply with the regulatory specs to successfully 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.
* Ability to understand electrical schematics, fabricate and install wiring harnesses to ABYC Standards.
* Installation and service of hydraulic steering systems and controls.
* Ability to layout and install hardware from bow to stern on new blank hulls and superstructures.
* The ability to read and/or create accurate wiring schematics and to diagnose and repair problems in existing systems.
* Install, maintain and troubleshoot mechanical drive systems.
* Install, maintain and troubleshoot marine specific components.
* Assemble, install, maintain, and repair various mechanical systems.
* Service and repair various systems such as propulsion machinery, propellers, rudders, cargo handling machinery, lifeboat davits, and anchor handling gear.
* Follow an installation diagram including various measurements, torques and other values/calculations.
* Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work orders, and material safety data sheets.
* Maintain all safety standards.
* Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
* Operate a wide variety of handheld and power-assisted tools.
* Ensure quality and accuracy of their work.
* Report issues to supervisor or to team lead and work on troubleshooting and identifying failures and potential failures.
* Assess conditions of the boat and its components as well as conducting operational testing and quality inspections.
* Position and secure 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.
* Perform 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.
* Follow directions and procedures under supervision.
* Effectively communicate to supervisor and manager.
* Adhere 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.
* Aluminum welding skills are beneficial, but not required.
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. Ability 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 is an equal opportunity employer including disability and vets.
Lake Assault Boats offers competitive pay with excellent benefits:
* Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance.
* 401(k) Contributions.
* Paid Time Off.
Job Type: Full-time
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