Diesel/Marine Mechanic

Craft and Technical Solutions is an established Marine and Industrial Staffing Company with offices all over the country. We are seeking a highly skilled Marine Mechanic to join our team.
In this role, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of water transportation equipment, including marine engines, propulsion systems, and electrical systems. The ideal candidate will possess extensive mechanical and electrical expertise, with a focus on ensuring the safety, reliability, and optimal performance of marine vessels. This position offers an engaging opportunity to work on complex machinery in a dynamic environment dedicated to excellence in marine maintenance.
Duties

• Perform comprehensive inspections and diagnostics of marine engines, electrical systems, and mechanical components using schematics, technical drawings, and diagnostic tools such as ohmmeters and calipers.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance on marine propulsion systems, electrical wiring, rigging, sheet metal fabrication, welding, soldering, and assembly tasks.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools efficiently for disassembly, repair, and reassembly of marine equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot electrical issues within ship electrical systems and perform electrical diagnostics.
• Maintain water transportation equipment by replacing worn parts, fabricating components as needed, and ensuring compliance with safety standards using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist in the fabrication of parts using sheet metal work and precision measuring instruments; perform heavy lifting safely during maintenance procedures.
• Support ongoing maintenance operations by adhering to safety protocols related to PPE use and MRO (maintenance, repair & operations) best practices.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of repairs while providing excellent customer service through clear communication.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Marine Mechanic or Service Technician with strong mechanical knowledge related to marine engines and propulsion systems.
• Demonstrated electrical experience including troubleshooting marine electrical systems and performing electrical diagnostics.
• Familiarity with schematics, technical drawings, and interpreting engineering troubleshooting guides.
• Experience working with ship electrical systems maintenance, rigging, welding, soldering, fabrication, and sheet metal work.
• Knowledge of diesel mechanics along with water transportation equipment maintenance procedures.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, calipers, soldering equipment, welding apparatus, and precision measuring instruments effectively.
• Prior military experience or background in engineering troubleshooting is advantageous.
• Strong customer service skills combined with the ability to perform heavy lifting safely.
• Commitment to safety standards including proper PPE use during all maintenance activities.
• Experience with maintenance repair operations (MRO), assembly processes, and vehicle or marine engine repair.
• Must pass a background check and drug screen.

CTS offers a comprehensive benefit packet to eligible employees. Eligible employees may enroll in:

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life/Voluntary AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• 401k

Safety and responsible work practices are of paramount importance at CTS and are woven into the fabric of everything we do. We are committed to employee safety & development, the protection of the environment and the communities where we operate. We are ready to be a partner in your career success!
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.