VD720 - Davit Technician

Fairbanks Morse Defense, 170 W. Dayton St. Ste 101, EDMONDS, Washington, United States of America

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Mission-Driven. Honor-Bound. Fairbanks Morse Defense. What’s your calling? For the men and women of Fairbanks Morse Defense it’s the rapid and effective support of the fleets that entrust us to design, develop, and deliver the best naval power technology on the planet. We’re one of the nation’s leading marine defense contractors because of the highly trained and dedicated teams that provide reliable power systems, parts, and aftermarket services to the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and Canadian Coast Guard.

When you join Fairbanks Morse Defense, you join a legacy of commitment that spans 150 years. Fairbanks Morse Defense offers competitive benefits with a wide range of training and development opportunities. Our world-class teams are dedicated to helping every individual achieve their full potential. Discover what it’s like to be a part of the Fairbanks Morse Defense team here:

Job Description

Reports To:

Service Manager

This position includes a $5,000 sign-on bonus
, plus an additional $5,000 retention bonus after 12 months of employment
.

Summary

Fairbanks Morse Defense is looking for a Davit Service Engineer / Davit Technician to join our organization.

In this role, you will install, test, commission, maintain, and service electric and hydraulic davit systems and related equipment across Fairbanks Morse Defense customer bases, including naval, coast guard, commercial, and industrial customers. You will travel to shipyards, onboard active vessels, and customer facilities to perform service, inspections, and upgrades in accordance with company procedures, applicable regulations, and FMD quality and safety standards.

This position combines hands‑on technical field work, safety and compliance, and customer‑facing service, as well as plays a key role in ensuring mission‑critical davit systems are safe, reliable, and compliant.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Technical & Field Work

• Install, repair, service, and maintain electric and hydraulic davit systems and related equipment.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, as well as component replacement as required by product line and customer needs.
• Conduct shipboard**, off site distant support,
  ** and field service work, including troubleshooting and corrective maintenance.
• Perform annual and five‑year inspections and safety checks in accordance with manufacturer procedures, classification requirements, and certification standards (e.g., SOLAS and relevant Maritime Authority regulations).
• Maintain test equipment, tools, and product documentation in good working order.
• Prepare accurate service reports, inspection documentation, and other required records using Fairbanks Morse Defense templates and procedures.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Follow all Fairbanks Morse Defense HSE/EHS policies and site‑specific safety procedures.
• Complete required safety and technical training and maintain necessary certifications.
• Ensure work is carried out in compliance with the company’s quality management system and applicable ISO standards.
• Use QA systems and tools in daily operations and support continuous improvement of safety and quality performance.

Customer Service & Communication

• Represent Fairbanks Morse Defense in a professional and customer‑focused manner at all times.
• Communicate clearly with customers regarding work scope, findings, and recommendations.
• Strive for first‑time fixes where possible and support high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Maintain timely communication with the Service Manager and regional offices on job status, issues, and resource needs.
• Provide feedback to Engineering and Product Management on recurring issues and potential design or process improvements.
• Contribute to standardization and optimization of service procedures, documentation, and tools.
• Collaborate effectively with Program Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and other internal stakeholders to support efficient execution of jobs.

Other

• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of…