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Green Gables Marina

Marine Mechanic

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What they do

A Small Engine Mechanic maintains and repairs small engines like those in water craft, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, lawnmowers, and golf carts.

$40,633 / year median in Iowa

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview Join our dynamic team as a Marine Mechanic and become a vital part of maintaining and repairing water transportation equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. In this role, you will perform skilled mechanical and electrical repairs on marine engines, propulsion systems, and related machinery. Your expertise will help keep vessels operating at peak performance while adhering to safety standards and industry best practices. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge marine technology in a fast-paced environment that values precision, safety, and customer service. Responsibilities Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair marine engines, electrical systems, and mechanical components using schematics, technical drawings, and diagnostic tools such as ohmmeters and calipers Perform routine maintenance on marine propulsion systems, electrical wiring, rigging, sheet metal fabrication, welding, soldering, and heavy lifting tasks Interpret technical manuals and schematics to accurately assemble or disassemble mechanical systems and electrical circuits Conduct inspections of ship electrical systems, water transportation equipment, and mechanical systems to identify issues early and prevent failures Use hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and fabrication equipment to execute repairs efficiently Maintain detailed service records, maintenance logs, and incident reports in compliance with safety protocols Adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) use guidelines while performing maintenance tasks to ensure safety for yourself and your team Experience Proven service technician experience with a strong background in marine or vehicle maintenance is highly preferred Hands-on experience with marine engine repair, electrical diagnostics, ship electrical systems maintenance, and marine propulsion systems is essential Familiarity with interpreting schematics, technical drawings, and troubleshooting engineering issues in a marine environment Knowledge of water transportation equipment maintenance including diesel mechanics and mechanical systems repair Experience working with military-grade equipment or in military settings is a plus but not required Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, soldering irons, calipers, sheet metal fabrication tools, and precision measuring instruments Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining high standards of quality and safety protocols Join us if you're passionate about maintaining the integrity of water transportation systems! We value your mechanical expertise combined with your dedication to safety and customer service. This role provides an engaging environment where your skills directly contribute to the safe movement of vessels across waterways worldwide.
Pay:
$26.38 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person