Motorboat Mechanics & Service Technicians
Also called: Marine Technician, Marine Mechanic, Mechanic, Boat Mechanic
In the military: see titles from the Navy.
What they do:
Repair and adjust electrical and mechanical equipment of inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.
On the job, you would:
- Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
- Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
- Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
Engineering and Technology
Business
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
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Hand and Finger Use
Ideas and Logic
Verbal
Controlled Movement
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People interested in this work like activities that include
practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They do well at jobs that need:
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