marine engine mechanic

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

• Maintenance.
• Service.
• Repair.
• Shopwork.
• Mechanical and service company.

Tasks:

• Assemble mechanical equipment.
• Detect and troubleshoot irregularities and malfunctions.
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
• Repair or replace defective machinery parts.
• Perform routine maintenance work on machinery.
• Installing machinery and equipment.
• Test equipment to locate transmission faults.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Troubleshoot and repair electric motors, transformers, switchgear, generators and other electro-mechanical equipment.

Documentation knowledge:

Maintenance and repair reports.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Hydraulic system.
• Marine engines.
• Power tools.
• Power transmission system.
• Generators.
• Diesel engines.
• Stationary engines.

Area of specialization:

• Troubleshooting.
• Propulsion.
• Engine repair.
• Alignment, steering and suspension.
• Marine repair.
• Mechanical system.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.