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Mechanical

Job Title: Mechanical
Industry: Pleasure Yacht/Commercial Vessel Industry
Location: Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Job Status: Full time
Work Shift: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compensation: Depending on experience with room to grow
Benefits: Paid holidays and vacation, medical, prescriptions, dental, visions, life, disability, addition benefits available.
Language: Candidate must speak English, Spanish is a plus.
Summary: The mechanical person will evaluate, trouble shoot, repair, remove and install and test components as necessary.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Service mechanical equipment, pumps, install marine equipment, service thru-hulls, valves.
  • Assist the plumbing and welding department by removing and reinstalling gear so they can perform their task.
  • Move heavy equipment, rigging and lifting and moving safely of engine, generator, transformers, etc.
  • Remove and install deck hardware, etc.
  • Operates and use a variety of hand tools and equipment.
  • Works in smaller spaces and around high-end machinery spaces.
  • Move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Repetitive use of hands and simple grasping, pushing and fine manipulation
  • Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Must have previous mechanical experience.
  • Ability to operate a wide range of machinery, small tools, etc.
  • Good mechanical background is required.
  • Ability to trouble shoot and resolve basic electrical issue is a plus.
  • Ability to perform a variety of manual work.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, crouch, kneel, lift, push and or pull materials.
  • Good work ethics and being a team player helps considerable in growth.

Additional Job Functions:

  • Frequent walking, standing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squatting, reaching above shoulder level, ladder and stair climbing and occasional crawling, twisting, and lying.
  • Work effectively as a part of a team providing high quality customer service.
  • Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment including and not limited to gloves, chemical resistant
  • Tyvek clothing, safety glasses, hard hat or welding helmet, respirator, and or hearing protection may need to be worn when and if handling hazardous products or working in hazardous environments.
  • Maintain and participates in keeping personal work area, shop and tools clean and safe.
  • Must maintain an excellent attendance record following all company policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook and safety rules.
  • Will be expected to work overtime and flexible hours as needed to meet production schedules and departmental needs.

Safety Requirements:

  • Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions
  • Will be required to take a Maritime OSHA 10-hour class within the first 30 days of employment.
  • The work environment is usually noisy and dusty.
  • Will be required to where Personal Protective Equipment as required when needed.

APB 900 SW 21st Terrace Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 | (954) 767-8255