Boat Mechanic

Job Title:

Vessel Fleet Mechanic

We are seeking a skilled Vessel Fleet Mechanic to join our maintenance team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of heavy equipment, including marine vessels, industrial machinery, and support vehicles. This role requires strong mechanical expertise, hands‑on experience with various tools and systems, and the ability to work efficiently in a dynamic environment.

The Vessel Fleet Mechanic plays a critical role in ensuring operational safety, reliability, and compliance across our fleet operations.

• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance on vessels and fleet.
• Diagnose mechanical issues using schematics, diagnostic tools, software, and technical manuals.
• Repair and overhaul engines, electrical, transmissions, hydraulics, suspension systems, and other mechanical components.
• Service and repair heavy machinery including tugboats.
• Operate power tools and hand tools safely to complete repairs efficiently.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including diagnostics and soldering tasks.
• Ensure all repairs meet safety standards and comply with industry regulations.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance activities and parts used.
• Assist in the training of junior technicians when necessary.
• Remain up-to-date with industry advancements and new vessel technologies.
• Keep work area clean and organized, ensuring tools and equipment are properly maintained.

• Proven mechanic experience with heavy equipment operation and vessel maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engine repair, transmissions, hydraulics, HVAC systems, and suspension repairs.
• Ability to operate forklift trucks and other heavy machinery confidently.
• Excellent mechanical knowledge combined with the ability to use hand tools and power tools effectively.
• Experience working on diesel equipment or similar industrial machinery is advantageous.

• Familiarity with fabricating using welding equipment and working with schematics is preferred.
• Prior service technician experience in industrial or marine environments is beneficial.

We offer a stable and growing business environment with no layoffs. Employees have the opportunity for long‑term growth with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) profit‑sharing plan with a 4% company match, vacation and holiday pay, and 3 floating holidays of your choice. We invest heavily in training employees, provide unlimited overtime, and offer short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, as well as an employee assistance program.

Our facility is a state‑of‑the‑art full‑service shipyard for new vessel and barge construction, fabrication, maintenance, and repairs. It includes a 900‑ton mobile Travelift and is located in the Old River Channel on the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland, Ohio. The shipyard boasts approximately 2,000 linear feet of waterfront, with an additional 3,800 lineal feet available on the Cuyahoga River proximate to the Shipyard.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $54080.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

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