Marine Technician
Visa sponsorship
Trade · Hamilton, New Zealand · Full-Time · $25/hr · Visa: Employer sponsored
Workshop repairs, mobile callouts and time on the water bring variety to this Hamilton Marine Technician role. The marine service business needs an experienced Outboard Motor Mechanic who can take responsibility for engine diagnosis, servicing and effective repairs.
You will work on marine power units, electrical systems and commissioning, with testing and sea trials used to confirm performance. Verifiable qualifications and practical experience support selection. Employer sponsorship is available for suitably qualified overseas candidates.
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Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose cooling, fuel, electrical and mechanical faults in marine engines
- Maintain petrol outboards and other marine power units
- Repair, strip, inspect and rebuild engines and components
- Identify defects and choose appropriate repairs
- Complete scheduled servicing, tune-ups, preventative maintenance and performance tests
- Use computerised diagnostics and manufacturer software
- Repair starting, charging and boat electrical systems
- Service inboard and sterndrive systems as required
- Install and configure outboards, controls, gauges and wiring
- Fit marine electronics and accessories
- Perform pre-delivery inspection, commissioning and sea trials
- Attend mobile repairs and servicing
- Complete accurate job and service documentation to manufacturer specifications
- Maintain safe, organised workshop practice and consistent workmanship
Requirements & Eligibility
- A relevant NZQF Level 4 marine, mechanical or related trade qualification, or equivalent overseas qualification
- Minimum 3 years of relevant internal-combustion engine experience
- Demonstrable practical outboard or marine engine work
- Proven engine fault diagnosis and repair
- Knowledge of servicing and mechanical component replacement
- Marine electrical and charging systems background
- Confidence using computerised diagnostic tools
- Capacity to interpret manufacturer manuals and specifications
- Mercury outboard and MerCruiser experience is highly regarded
- SmartCraft and DTS knowledge is advantageous
- Marine manufacturer training or certification is an advantage
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving
- Independent ownership of jobs and positive technical teamwork
- Commitment to safety and workmanship
- Full driver’s licence is preferred; Must meet relevant New Zealand employment and immigration requirements
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