Marine Service Tech II

Birdon America, Inc.; Portland (CT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

EAP/Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Birdon America Inc. is seeking a Marine Service Technician at base level in Portland, CT. The role involves independent troubleshooting, repair, installation, testing, and documentation of complex vessel systems to support production, sea trials, and corrective actions.

Candidates should have deck hand experience, electrical and testing knowledge, and the ability to operate heavy equipment. The position includes opportunities to lead junior technicians and participate in vessel readiness

Qualifications

• Experienced deck hand with boat handling, electrical and testing knowledge.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and work independently or in a team.
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and on ladders.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vessel systems including mechanical and electrical components.
• Perform complex troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and drawings.
• Complete work orders to hour and quality standards.
• Support pre-test checks, testing, and vessel readiness.
• Operate forklifts and other equipment when trained.
• Provide guidance to junior technicians.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest corrective actions.
• Maintain records of service, testing, and repairs.
• Lead boat hauling, launching, and storage preparation.

Skills

Deck hand / boat handling

Job description

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QUALITY Direct Portland, Portland, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1523

Salary Range: $24.53 To $29.71 Hourly

Marine Service Technician Base Level Role Summary

The Marine Service Technician Level 2 is an experienced technician who independently troubleshoots, repairs, installs, tests, and documents complex vessel systems. This role supports production, commissioning, sea trial preparation, and corrective actions while assisting lower-level technicians.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, propulsion, steering, navigation, auxiliary, plumbing, refrigeration, and related vessel systems.
• Perform complex troubleshooting using diagnostic tools, test equipment, manuals, drawings, schematics, and established repair procedures.
• Complete all assigned work orders, tasks, and rework to assigned hour and quality standards.
• Support pre-test checks, operational testing, dockside testing, and vessel readiness activities.
• Operate assigned equipment such as forklifts, telehandlers, crane and travel lift when trained and authorized.
• Provide technical guidance to Base Level and Level 1 technicians on assigned work.
• Identify recurring issues, recommend corrective actions, and elevate quality or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records for service, testing, corrective action, and repair completion.
• Lead boat hauling and launch operations to include pressure washing, blocking for storage and mooring.
• Assist with where applicable routine lawn care, including mowing, edging, trimming, watering, raking, and maintaining turf and landscaped areas.
• Assist with where applicable with gardening and landscape upkeep, including planting, weeding, pruning, mulching, watering, and maintaining flower beds, shrubs, and other vegetation.
• Assist with where applicable with seasonal snow and ice removal from Driveways, sidewalks, entrances, walkways, loading areas, and other assigned exterior areas using approved tools, equipment, and de-icing materials.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce rework, improve testing readiness, and strengthen overall service department performance

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Experienced deck hand or boat handling capability; extensive electrical and testing knowledge; ability to operate heavy equipment where required; ability to work independently and in a team environment; ability to work in confined spaces and on ladders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions are normal for a manufacturing environment where exposure to moving mechanical parts, sharp cutting tools, dust, fumes and airborne particles, temperature extremes and elevated noise level.
• Employees must regularly lift and or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and or move more than 75 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to strand, stoop, kneel, climb, crouch, talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Machinery operation requires the use of safety equipment to include but not limited to eye safety glasses, hearing protection and work boots.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including

• Health/Dental/Vision
• EAP/Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
• Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee referral program
• Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.

As a Federal Contractor, Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background and drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Know Your Rights

Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affictive Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing [e-mail].

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable