Marine Yacht System Technician

ZipRecruiter; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the marine sector is seeking skilled individuals to join their team. This role involves complex mechanical installations and repairs on yachts, ensuring high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Candidates should have a strong background in marine systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under minimal supervision. The company values its employees and offers a range of attractive benefits, making it a great place to build a rewarding career in the marine industry. If you are passionate about marine technology and looking for a challenging yet fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Voluntary Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Paid Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Hospital Indemnity

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Theft Protection

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in marine field and 2 years as Marine Systems Technician.
• Specialization in Marine Trades is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex mechanical installations and repairs on turbodiesel engines and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical systems with minimal supervision.

Skills

Marine Systems Technician

Mechanical Installations and Repairs

Communication Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint Reading

Education

Vocational technical school degree/certification

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Bradford Marine, a renowned leader in the marine industry, is dedicated to excellence, quality service, and strong customer relationships. As a full-service yacht and boat repair facility, we specialize in the repair and refit of large yachts. We are seeking skilled individuals to join our growing team and contribute to our continued success.

Qualifications

• Vocational technical school degree/certification or High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED)
• Two (4) years’ minimum experience in marine field and 2 years of Marine Systems Technician experience
• Specialization and/or certification in: Marine Trades
• Basic computer, reading, writing, and math (metric) skills
• Continuous mental and visual attention is required on a constant basis
• Requires working under somewhat disagreeable conditions on a frequent basis where elements such as dust, dirt, heat, fumes, cold, vibration, noise, water or chemicals may be present

Responsibilities

• Specializes and performs complex mechanical installations and repairs, turbodiesel engines, hydraulic and propulsion systems, plumbing and utilizing knowledge of HVAC and electrical
• Repairs plumbing fixtures (head, sinks) and refrigeration (ice box) and applies sealant
• Installs/repairs intake and discharge fittings to provide water for plumbing and engine cooling
• Cuts holes for valves, outlets, and drives
• Inserts valve and outlet fittings through hole to provide watertight fit
• Installs other machinery such as motors, pumps, auxiliary systems, and struts, bearings, and underwater gear
• Ability to install, troubleshoot and diagnose complete mechanical systems without close supervision
• Able to meet work schedule
• Work is completed under minimal supervision of a lead man or supervisor
• May assist in the training of apprentice
• Skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, installation manuals, and schematics
• Installs drive systems such as propellers, shafts and transmissions
• Has the ability to troubleshoot system problems and provide creative solutions for difficult system installations and repairs
• Minor woodworking, basic fiberglass and light metal fabrication may be expected
• Ability to communicate with clients and boat captains to assess and correct problems which requires diplomacy and excellent communication/people skills
• Follow defined instructions and procedures in performance of tasks
• Obey all safety rules and regulations and maintain safe, clean work area
• All work to be performed to Bradford Marine quality standards
• Perform other related duties as necessary and assigned
• Performs work on boats in and out of the water

We make working here very beneficial

At Bradford Marine we are committed to our employees. We offer a range of attractive benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Company Paid Life
• AD&D Insurance
• Long and Short-term
• Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Voluntary Theft Protection

Please note that this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be subject to change. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.