Service Technician 1-Marine Integration, Finish and Collars

SAFE Boats International; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned company

Collaborative work environment

Healthcare

Paid Time off

401K

Job summary

SAFE Boats International in Bremerton, WA is seeking an In-House Service Technician I for Marine Integration, Finish and Collars. You will conduct service and repair work on SAFE Boats products, ensuring boats are maintained, serviced, and ready for missions.

Responsibilities include installing electrical and mechanical components, wiring harnesses, and subsystems, with potential field work up to 10% travel. ABYC standards knowledge and problem-solving skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic with initiative and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to learn and apply feedback for ongoing improvement.
• Thorough understanding of 12V DC electrical systems including crimping, soldering and basic troubleshooting with a multimeter.
• Ability to layout, build and install subsystems from schematics and develop part lists.
• Understanding of gasoline and/or diesel powerplants and basic mechanical skills.
• Familiar with general shop safety procedures and operation of hand and pneumatic tools.
• ABYC standards knowledge desired.
• Mil-Spec electrical systems and components experience desired.
• Basic math and measurement capabilities.
• Strong communication skills including active listening and relaying information.

Responsibilities

• Review scope of work before starting to ensure information and materials are ready to complete jobs on time and on budget.
• Install electrical and mechanical components on SAFE Boats products.
• Install outboard motors or inboard diesel engines and jet drives, with associated cables and wiring.
• Install fuel systems and filters.
• Fabricate and install main and auxiliary wiring harnesses.
• Install, interface and connect lights, radios, radar, sonar, HVAC systems, GPS, chart plotters, generators, etc.
• Prepare and coat surfaces for coatings and install finishing components.
• Complete scheduled or corrective maintenance on company and customer vessels.
• Participate in sea trials following repairs.
• Travel up to 10% to assist with field service or warranty repairs.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Assist with grounds maintenance when needed.

Skills

12V2 electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Wiring harnesses

Install electrical components

Mechanical installation

ABYC standards

Education

High school graduate

Trade school certifications or college training

ABYC certifications

Job description

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Service Technician 1-Marine Integration, Finish and Collars

Full Time Technical Bremerton, WA, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $27.00 Annually

Service Technician I- Marine Integration, Finish and Collars Focus

Department : Customer Support Group

Reports to: Customer Support Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: Travel up to 10% of the time, Hours will vary

Compensation: $22.00-$27.00 Per Hour DOE

Why work with us?

• Opportunity to work for an employee-owned company.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on professional development and continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package- including Healthcare, Paid Time off, 401K and more
• Contribute to providing first responders and the military with tools they need to save lives

Why we need you and what you’ll be responsible for:

With over 2,800 boats currently operating worldwide, SAFE Boats is looking to add an In-House Service Technician to our exceptional Customer Support team. This position plays an important role in supporting boat owners/operators to ensure their SAFE Boats are operational for their missions by ensuring their boats are properly serviced, maintained, and repaired to remain operational and mission ready. You will be responsible for conducting service and repair work on SAFE Boats products. There could be potential to work in the field (up to 10% of the time.) Independently troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with minimal supervision, collaborating with other teams and departments as needed to ensure effective solutions that meet or exceed expectations.

What you will be doing

• Review scope of work prior to beginning to ensure necessary information and materials are present to complete jobs on time and on budget.
• Install electrical and mechanical components on SAFE Boats p roducts.
• Installs outboard motors or inboard diesel engines and jet drives, along with associated cables and wiring.
• Install fuel systems and filters.
• Fabricate and install main and auxiliary wiring harnesses.
• Install, interface and connect a variety of components such as lights, radios, radar, sonar, heating and air conditioning systems, auxiliary generators, GPS, chart plotters, etc.
• Install finishing components such as carpeting, decking material, doors, hatches, windows, locks & latches.
• Prepare and coat new or previously finished surfaces for new coatings.
• Install or repair collar systems on vessels
• Completing scheduled or corrective maintenance on company and customer owned vessels.
• Participating in sea trials of SAFE Boats following repairs.
• Opportunity to travel up to 10% of the time to customer locations to assist with field service or warranty repairs.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Assist with grounds maintenance when needed.

Skills & Experience we are looking for:

• Demonstrates a strong work-ethic, solution-oriented and willingness to learn with the ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Receptive to constructive feedback and willingness to apply it to continuously improve skills and performance.
• Thorough understanding of 12V DC electrical systems, including crimping, soldering and basic trouble shooting using multi meter.
• Ability to layout, build and install subsystems from schematics, including development of part list ordering parts, assembling components and testing.
• Understanding of gasoline and/or diesel powerplants, including basic automotive mechanical skills
• Familiar with general shop safety procedures and operation of hand / pneumatic tools.
• Understanding of ABYC standards desired.
• Mil-Spec electrical systems and components experience desired.
• Basic math and measurement capabilities
• Strong communication skills- both active listening and relaying information to others
• Collar installation and removal required
• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing generators, HVAC, navigation systems, engines (Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, others).

Physical Requirements:

Position requires use of hand and power tools, operating equipment, forklift, office equipment, using ladders, grinders, table saws and other similar equipment. Also requires reading, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability, as well as visual acuity. Must be able to work at heights and or in confined spaces. Ability to bend, stoop and stretch to complete tasks. Lifting objects without assistance up to 40 lbs may be required. Be able to work in extreme temperatures and environments.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to pass government background investigation to obtain a Common Access Card
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Passport
• Holds a valid driver’s license and able to drive a SBI company vehicle or be insurable on the company policy.
• Willing and able to work in a wide variety of weather and conditions.

Education Requirements:

• High school graduate.
• Trade school certifications or college level training are highly desirable
• ABYC (American Boating and Yachting Council) certifications strongly desired

We are an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

SAFE Boats International, LLC abides by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. SAFE Boats takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

SAFE Boats International LLC is a participant in E-Verify and is a Member of Drug Free Business. All new hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening and criminal background checks. Credit checks are required for some positions. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and a US citizen or lawful resident of the United States.