Marine Technician – Brainerd

MN Inboard; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great compensation

Most weekends off

Full benefits

Family atmosphere

Training opportunities

Clean facilities

Paid training

Job summary

Minnesota Inboard is seeking a Marine Technician to join our family‑oriented shop in Brainerd, MN. You will perform diagnostics and repairs on marine systems and engines, collaborate with colleagues, and uphold safety and quality standards while delivering excellent guest service.

We value a proactive, can‑do mindset and offer paid training, advancement opportunities, and a family atmosphere in modern facilities. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as Marine Shop Technician or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of marine systems, engines, and components.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in the marine industry.
• Desire to serve others.
• Aptitude for learning additional skills and processes.
• Technical certification or relevant degree in marine mechanics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of marine repairs, which could include diagnostics, complex repairs, and electrical work.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Complete full, accurate, and honest courtesy inspections in service to our guests
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
• Maintain professionalism
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.

Skills

Marine diagnostics

Electrical work

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

Technical certification or degree in marine mechanics

Job description

Welcome to Minnesota Inboard, a family-owned business currently seeking a Marine Technician to join our team. At Minnesota Inboard, we prioritize creating a familial atmosphere in our shop, offering a unique culture that sets us apart. If you are looking to be part of a team that values a family environment like no other, we invite you to join us.

Collaborate closely with fellow shop technicians and our leadership team as we strategically position our company for the future. Essential qualities for success in this role include strong mechanical and technical skills, a genuine desire to assist others, demonstrated organizational proficiency, an enthusiasm for staying abreast of emerging technologies in our industry, and a proactive “can-do” mindset.

We Offer:

• GREAT COMPENSATION!
• MOST WEEKENDS OFF!
• FULL BENEFITS
• A PLACE OF WORK THAT FEELS LIKE FAMILY
• TRAINING & ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
• CLEAN MODERN FACILITIES
• PAID TRAINING

Our objective is straightforward: Provide our customers with an experience that surpasses their expectations at a marine service facility. We are dedicated to earning and maintaining their trust from the very first moment they step through our doors. Through ongoing education, advanced training, unwavering ethical standards, and a warm and welcoming attitude, we aspire to be not just an experience but the new benchmark in the marine service industry.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform a wide range of marine repairs, which could include diagnostics, complex repairs, and electrical work.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless project execution.
• Complete full, accurate, and honest courtesy inspections in service to our guests
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
• Maintain professionalism
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and industry regulations.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years as a Marine Shop Technician or similar role.
• Extensive knowledge of marine systems, engines, and components.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and best practices in the marine industry.
• Desire to serve others
• Aptitude for learning additional skills and processes
• Technical certification or relevant degree in marine mechanics is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds
• Be able to work with tools on boats lifted above your head
• Work in tight spaces as dictated by the boats needed repair
• Have the needed dexterity to efficiently use hand tools
• Walk/stand for most of the workday

Company Information

Minnesota Inboard Water Sports is a family-owned business established in 1992 that specializes in Malibu and Axis brand boats. We take pride in our family first atmosphere and company culture. We are one of the largest Malibu boat dealerships in the Country, and our company has always been focused on delivering outstanding customer service to support our products.

We are also closed from December 24th – January 1st for our team to spend time with their families over holidays.

• Competitive Pay
• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program

Starting Pay Range: $20-$25 depending on experience plus potential to earn billing bonus