Marine Technician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Diagnose, service and repair marine engines for a Hamilton business. The technician works in the workshop, on mobile call-outs and on the water, combining petrol outboard and other marine power work with electrical systems, installation and commissioning. Genuine practical qualifications and experience are needed.
Employer sponsorship is available for suitably qualified overseas candidates.
An English CV should show your marine or mechanical trade qualification and internal-combustion engine work. build a marine technician and outboard motor mechanic CV with examples of diagnostics, engine rebuilds and commissioning. Include manufacturer systems and training where relevant and explain your responsibility from fault investigation through testing.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose cooling, fuel, electrical and mechanical problems and maintain petrol outboards and other marine power units.
- Repair engines, replace components and perform overhauls, dismantling, inspecting and rebuilding engines and associated parts to resolve defects.
- Complete scheduled servicing, preventative work, tune-ups, testing and performance checks using computerised and manufacturer diagnostic tools.
- Repair starting, charging and boat electrical faults and work on inboard and sterndrive systems as needed.
- Install and configure outboards, controls, gauges and wiring and fit electronics and accessories.
- Perform pre-delivery inspection, commissioning and sea trials to verify engine and system performance and attend mobile customer repairs as required.
- Complete accurate job sheets, records and technical paperwork to manufacturer procedures and specifications and maintain safe, organised, professional and consistently high-quality work.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Relevant NZQF Level 4 marine, mechanical or related trade qualification or overseas equivalent and Minimum 3 years of relevant internal-combustion engine experience.
- Demonstrable marine or outboard work and proven diagnosis and effective repairs, with practical servicing and component replacement.
- Marine electrical and charging background and confidence using computerised diagnostic equipment and interpreting manuals and technical specifications.
- Mercury outboard and MerCruiser experience is highly regarded; SmartCraft and DTS knowledge is advantageous; marine manufacturer training or certification is an advantage.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting, self-reliance and ownership while contributing positively to an experienced technical team.
- Strong safety and workmanship commitment; Full driver’s licence is preferred.
- Must meet relevant New Zealand employment and immigration requirements.
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