VD- Davit Technician

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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Job Title:

Davit Technician

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
.

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.

• 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.

• Follow all Fairbanks Morse Defense HSE/EHS policies and…