Posted August 01, 2026
Mechanic
RMK Merrill Stevens LLC
Miami, FL, US
Full Time
28USD - 32USD per hour
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits/Perks
- Health Insurance with 100% employer coverage for the employee
- Life Insurance, GAP, Dental, Vision and Other Supplementary Coverage
- Competitive Compensation
- 401K
- PTO
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Mechanic to join our shipyard. A a Marine Mechanic, you will be responsible for overseeing all the aspects of mechanical equipment, projects, and machinery in the shipyard
As a Marine Mechanic, you need to diagnose, repair and maintain marine drive-line equipment, steering and hydraulic systems, engine room equipment and related mechanical systems .
Your work must be of the highest international standards to meet Classification Society Requirements of ABS, Lloyds, and the US Coast Guard
As a Marine Mechanic, you need to diagnose, repair and maintain marine drive-line equipment, steering and hydraulic systems, engine room equipment and related mechanical systems .
Your work must be of the highest international standards to meet Classification Society Requirements of ABS, Lloyds, and the US Coast Guard
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair all mechanical and electrical problems on vessel mechanical systems including;
Ø Mechanical systems
Ø Driveline
Ø Steering systems
Ø Hydraulics systems
Ø Pneumatic systems
Ø Plumbing & valving systems
Ø HVAC systems
Ø Refrigeration systems
Ø Ancillary systems and machinery
- Install all types of ancillary parts and items as required for vessel machinery, equipment, and systems
- Understand related electrical and control systems.
- Estimate job labor & material requirements for projects, and work with project managers to ensure job tasks are estimated thoroughly
- Ability to interpret Work Orders and task items, prioritize work & schedule works on multiple projects, to work within budgetary and time constraints.
- Along with the service department coordinates, integrates, and manages project labor resources.
- Replacing broken or worn-out engine parts.
- Repairing faulty hydraulic and steering systems.
- Create a job plan with review & QA/QC components, identify potential problems, identify & implement solutions, and communicate this with foreman, technicians, and project managers.
- Communicate job assignments, technical specifications, and other relevant information to technicians.
- Communicate updated job task progress with project managers to facilitate overview of all jobs.
- Teach technicians correct processes for job tasks, including risk assessment, PPE, and technical techniques.
- Conduct QC (Quality Control) inspections during work.
- Ability to manage assigned job tasks and technician teams.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of Mechanical team member or relevant experience
- Able to read 3D models of structures and mechanisms.
- Familiarity with ISO 9000/AS-9100 Quality Management Systems.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Proven work experience as a mechanic.
- Knowledge of marine engine and electrical auxiliary systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of marine hydraulic systems and related parts is a plus.
- Ability to lift heavy equipment and work in confined spaces.
- Knowledge of boat steering systems.
