Yacht / Marine Service Technician

Trackline; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid holidays

On-the-job training opportunities

Work around luxury yachts

Prestigious company

Job summary

A leading marine services company based in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Technician for diverse hands-on marine engineering tasks. The role involves diagnosing and repairing mechanical systems on luxury yachts and government vessels. Candidates should have mechanical or electrical skills, a desire to work on boats, and the ability to work in restricted spaces. Benefits include health insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and on-the-job training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Desire to work on boats and the ocean.
• Verifiable mechanical or electrical skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in small spaces.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and move in tight spaces.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and propulsion issues onboard.
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks.
• Fabricate materials for repairs when necessary.
• Thinking on your feet to solve problems in the field, sometimes with limited resources
• Working with teammates to accomplish customer and company goals

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Strong communication skills

Hands-on experience

Learning mindset

Driver's license

Physical ability

Job description

Maritime Recruitment Leader | Master Mariner | Head Huntress

Marine Services Company seeking a Technician to join our team. This position is suited to candidates who are seeking a hands on marine engineering role based out of Ft Lauderdale.

What is a marine technician?

Marine technicians are versatile mechanics trained to tackle the repair and installation of a variety of mechanical and propulsion systems onboard vessels. Once trained, successful technicians are prepared to make repairs ranging from engines, propulsion and mechanical systems of many kinds.

Job Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and propulsion issues onboard yachts and boats, often in space-restricted environments
• Performing preventative technical maintenance tasks
• Fabricating materials to effectively make repairs when the situation calls for it
• Thinking on your feet to solve problems in the field, sometimes with limited resources
• Working with teammates to accomplish customer and company goals

Requirements for this role include

• A desire to work on and around boats, and the ocean in general
• Verifiable mechanical or electrical skills with demonstrable hands‑on experience
• Strong communication skills and high integrity
• A desire to learn about new mechanical systems
• An operable vehicle and valid driver’s license
• Ability to move in and around small spaces, and lift up to 50 lbs when necessary

Benefits include

• Health insurance, 401K
• Paid holidays
• Work on and around the ocean and luxury yachts and with government vessels
• Master a valuable trade with high, consistent demand
• Consistent on‑the‑job training opportunities to advance your career
• Work for one of the countries most well regarded marine technical services group.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Industries: Maritime Transportation and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing