Marine Mechanical Technician - Diesel

Hinckley Yachts; Savannah (GA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Hinckley Yachts in Savannah, GA seeks a Mechanic to perform mechanical, hydraulic and plumbing tasks for boat repairs, utilizing power and hand tools. The role involves reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics, plus light maintenance of boat systems.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years in marine/auto maintenance, with a vocational/technical credential or GED and basic math literacy. Company offers extensive benefits and clear career growth.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical degree or certification.
• 2–4 years experience in marine or automotive maintenance.
• Basic reading, writing and metric math skills.
• Knowledge of portable drill, vacuum, wrenches, pliers, tape, testers, voltmeters, gauges.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation and repair of mechanical, plumbing, and engine-related components.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Performs light maintenance on mechanical boat systems.
• Runs hoses, valves, and prepares water for plumbing and engine cooling.
• Assists in installing machinery and related components.
• Develops basic material lists and assists with billing/charges.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Metric math

Mechanical maintenance

Reading/Writing

Education

Vocational/technical degree or certification

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Portable drill

Vacuum

Wrenches & pliers

Tape & testers

Voltmeters

Measuring gauges

Job description

Description

Hinckley Yachts has been building and servicing America’s finest yachts since 1928. With ten YachtCare Centers spanning from Maine to Florida, we offer comprehensive service, refits, transportation, and storage, providing our customers with pinnacle ownership experience.

Hinckley offers competitive wages, training, and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with an employer match, and paid time off. Our expanding network of service yards allows the opportunity of upward mobility and a clear career path to achieve personal success.

The Hinckley Company, known for building and servicing strong, seaworthy and beautiful yachts, is seeking a Mechanic for our boat yard in Savanah, GA. The Mechanic performs mechanical, hydraulic, and plumbing tasks for boat repairs, utilizing various power and hand-tools.

Essential Duties

• Learns how to perform installation and repair of fixtures and equipment for mechanical service, plumbing and plumbing fixtures, and engines and jets.
• Has the ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Light maintenance of mechanical boat systems.
• Runs fluid hoses, seacocks, fills and empties propane tanks.
• May assist in the installation of intake and discharge fittings to provide water for plumbing and engine cooling. Places and secures plumbing fixtures/hoses (head, sinks) and refrigeration (ice box) and applies sealant.
• Cuts holes for valves, outlets, and drives. Inserts valve and outlet fittings through hole to provide watertight fit.
• Assists in the installation of other machinery such as motors, pumps, ventilating systems, and auxiliary systems.
• Develops basic material lists and learns billing/charge process.

Requirements

• Vocational technical school degree/certification or High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).
• Two (2) to four (4) years experience in marine or automotive maintenance field.
• Basic reading, writing, and math (metric) skills
• Knowledge and operation of portable drill; vacuum; wrenches, pliers, tape, testers, voltmeters, pressure gauge. Basic mechanic tool set and metric SAE standard mechanic tool set.