Service Technician

Skipperbud; Winthrop Harbor (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

MarineMax in Winthrop Harbor, IL is seeking a Marine/Service Technician to repair boats, engines, and trailers. You will diagnose issues, perform mechanical repairs, and reassemble components to restore vessel operation.

You will communicate findings to customers, operate hoists, document work, and ensure warranty work complies with manufacturer and company guidelines. This role requires hands-on problem solving and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Examine boat and discuss the nature and extent of damage or malfunction with the service advisor or customer.
• Perform diagnostics and repair of all types of marine engines and transmissions/drives/generators.
• Remove engine, transom or outdrive; disassemble units and inspect parts for wear; overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, pumps, electrical and fuel systems.
• Rebuild parts such as engine cylinder blocks; rewire ignition system, lights and instrument panel; replace and adjust taillights.
• Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
• Operate a hydraulic jack or hoist as needed; advise customers and/or insurance adjusters as to necessary repairs.
• Complete repair work utilizing service scheduler and SSO’s within the established timeframe; ensure all warranty work is completed according to manufacture’s and company guidelines.
• Safely operate company and customer vessels during diagnostic water testing operations; maintain tools in good condition and according to guidelines.

Job description

OVERVIEW: The Marine/Service Technician is responsible for the repair and overhaul of boats, machinery and trailers.

KEY TASKS:

• Examine boat and discuss the nature and extent of damage or malfunction with the service advisor or customer.
• P erform diagnostics and repair of all types of marine engines and transmissions/drives/generators.
• Perform mechanical repair work such as:
  • Remove engine, transom or outdrive
  • Disassemble unit and inspect parts for wear
  • Overhaul or replace carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, pumps, electrical and fuel systems
  • Rebuild parts such as engine cylinder blocks
  • Rewire ignition system, lights and instrument panel
  • Replace and adjust taillights
  • Install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers
• Operate a hydraulic jack or hoist as needed.
• Advise customers and/or insurance adjusters as to necessary repairs.
• Complete repair work utilizing service scheduler and SSO’s within the established timeframe
• Ensure all warranty work is completed according to manufacture’s and company guidelines
• Safely operate company and customer vessels during diagnostic water testing operations
• Maintain tools in good condition and according to guidelines
• Other duties as assigned

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Internal/external customer satisfaction/FANS
• Timely and accurate completion of work
• Maintain 100% productivity.
• Maintain minimum number of comebacks

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