Yacht Performance Center is looking for an entry level marine technician. Prior automotive training and work experience would be a key asset. Are you a team player, can you take directions, follow orders, stay on task and work independently (once trained)? These latter skills are a must for this fast-paced but rewarding job that can lead into a well-paying career.
About us, we work on boats from faster cabin cruisers like Sea Ray’s with I/O (outdrives or sterndrive) and inboard engines and boats like Navigators and larger Sea Ray’s. We also service small boats with outboard engines like Boston Whaler and Pursuits
A synopsis of the skills set asked of our technicians:
Helping with hauling out a boat and pressure washing
Cleaning the facilities
Filling and dispensing of fluids properly
Documenting repairs and parts on work orders
Bringing to attention any possible additional repairs that may not be on the work order
Removing and replacing batteries
Servicing gas and diesel engines change: oil (engine & transmission), oil filters, fuel filters, crankcase filters, tune ups (gas engines), engine zincs and impellers.
General inspections checking coolant, belts and hoses
Servicing gas and diesel generators: see engine service above
Servicing outdrives change or replace: gear oil, gaskets and O-rings, anodes, grind, sand, clean, prime and repaint
Servicing outboard engines change: oil, oil filter, fuel filter, impeller and anodes
Maintain a clean, safe and organized work site both on and off a boat
Own a basic tool set of mechanic’s tools
Must be able to crawl, climb and stand for long periods of time plus able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Future skills you will learn:
Outdrive extensive repairs: gimbal bearings, bellows, oil seals and more
Checking shaft and rudder packing or shaft seals, props, shafts, struts and cutlass bearings
Troubleshooting and repairing windlasses, anchors, bow/stern thrusters, toilets (head), A/C and heater systems, plumbing, ABYC electrical work, inverters, exhaust and hydraulic systems
Installing electronics, isolation transformers, thrusters, remanufacturer engines and davit systems
Extensive troubleshooting and diagnostics techniques
Full-time position. Pay depends on experience –DOE.
Benefits include 6 paid holidays after 90-day review and vacation pay after a year.
Send us your resume and/or tell us about your experience.