Motorboat mechanic repairing and adjusting electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard and inboard-outboard boat engines, conducting inspections, routine maintenance, and operational tests to ensure optimal performance
Experience
Motorboat Mechanic and Service Technician
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Started motors and monitored performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke or excessive vibration
Documented inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed on motorboats
Mounted motors to boats and operated boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests
Performed routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters
Repaired engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts and bilge pumps, using hand tools
Disassembled and inspected motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges
Adjusted carburetor mixtures and electrical point settings while motors were running in water-filled test tanks
Skills
Core Skills
Observing equipment in operation, Driver's license, Inspecting vehicle components
Technical Skills
Repairing engines, Replacing mechanical parts, Repairing mechanical parts
Hands-On Work
Aligning equipment, Adjusting vehicle components, Adjusting equipment, Disassembling equipment for repair, Positioning heavy equipment