Marine Electronics Technician – Tacoma - Customer Service

Mackay Communications, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health/dental/vision/life/disability"

401K with employer match

Company paid pension plan

Job summary

Mackay Marine is seeking an experienced Marine Electronics Technician for the Tacoma depot in Fife, WA. The MET will install, service, and repair radios, radars, nav and communication equipment on commercial vessels, using schematics and manuals to solve technical problems and generate detailed service reports.

The role requires 3+ years in MET/ET/AT or related naval or shipping experience, an associate degree or equivalent training, and relevant licenses or timely attainment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in MET/MSE/ET/AT on commercial shipping or Navy/Coast Guard experience.
• Associate degree or equivalent technical training and experience.
• FCC General License with Radar Endorsement preferred or must be attained within 90 days of start date.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 50 lbs., climb ladders and work in weather.

Responsibilities

• Install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment on-board commercial ships.
• Test, adjust, and troubleshoot components and antennas; load and modify software as needed.
• Prepare detailed service reports after work is completed.

Skills

Electronics theory

Troubleshooting

Radio/navigation systems

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

FCC General License with Radar Endorsement

GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License

Job description

Marine Electronics Technician – Tacoma

Mackay Marine is a global marine electronics service company with more than 500 employees across 60 service depots in twenty-two (22) countries, including the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa. For over fifty (50) years Mackay has sold, installed, and serviced navigation and communication equipment onboard commercial and naval ships.

Mackay’s sustains its industry-leading position by employing and hiring people who enjoy what they do, investing in ongoing factory training, and by providing all the parts, technical and administrative support needed. Mackay also offers competitive salaries, overtime, and benefits such as paid time off, affordable health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, a 401K with employer match, and a company paid pension plan.

Mackay Marine is currently seeking an experienced Marine Electronics Technician (MET) with the skills and qualifications outlined below to join our Tacoma depot located in Fife, WA.

Marine Electronics Technician Job Summary

Under limited supervision, Marine Electronics Technicians install, service, and repair marine electronic equipment such as radios, radars, sonars, etc. on-board commercial ships. They test, adjust, and troubleshoot components, and antennas as well as loading, updating, and modifying software. METs utilize their knowledge of electronic theory and circuitry to address a variety of technical problems. They also make intelligent use of complex schematics, blueprints, and manuals to accurately achieve assignments and upon completion, will compose a detailed service report.

Types Of Equipment Serviced

• Radars
• ECDIS
• Satcoms
• HF and VHF Radios
• GPS
• Gyro compasses
• Autopilots
• Sounders
• Sonars

Marine Electronics Technician Requirements

• 3+ years of MSE, MET, ET, or AT experience in commercial shipping and/or acquired in the Navy, Coast Guard, or Marines.
• Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical training and experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronics theory and application.
• Valid FCC General License with Radar Endorsement and GMDSS Radio Operator Maintainer License preferred or must be attained within 90-days of start date..
• Be physically fit. Work environment often involves carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing ladders and masts, and exposure to weather.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation is required.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and pass a thorough background check.