Field Marine Equipment Technician — Hydraulics & Cranes

Summit Handling Systems Inc; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Handling Systems Inc. seeks a Marine Boatyard Technician to diagnose, repair, maintain, assemble, and install marine and industrial equipment at customer locations such as marinas and shipyards.

The role requires extensive travel, including overnights, and offers scheduled maintenance and emergency repair support across the assigned territory. You will work on hydraulic boat trailers, gantry cranes, forklifts, and related systems, performing installations, maintenance, and operator

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of experience servicing heavy equipment, marine equipment, forklifts, cranes, or hydraulic machinery.
• Able to read hydraulic and electrical schematics; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs on hydraulic boat trailers, cranes, forklifts, and marine Handling equipment.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic components, electrical controls, power systems, engines and powertrains, and related systems.
• Troubleshoot PLC- and sensor-controlled equipment using diagnostic software and schematics.
• Inspect equipment for safety and reliability; recommend repairs.
• Respond to field breakdowns and emergency service calls to minimize downtime.
• Complete service reports, parts requests, and customer documentation promptly.

Skills

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Schematic reading

Driver's license

Independent field work

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Summit Handling Systems Inc. seeks a Marine Boatyard Technician to diagnose, repair, maintain, assemble, and install marine and industrial equipment at customer locations such as marinas and shipyards.

The role requires extensive travel, including overnights, and offers scheduled maintenance and emergency repair support across the assigned territory. You will work on hydraulic boat trailers, gantry cranes, forklifts, and related systems, performing installations, maintenance, and operator