Test Technician I

General Description of Position:

Support daily activity in the Engineering Department. Diagnose and repair prototype boat and trailer issues. Run prototype boats on the water for the purpose of diagnosing or testing repairs. Work closely with the Engineering team to help build and install design ideas into prototype boats for testing. Work is performed under general supervision where guidelines are prescribed but independent action is required.

Duties (Essential):

• Diagnose, repair and report out on boat and trailer issues
  • Systems include but are not limited to
    • Engine, powertrain and underwater gear system
    • Mechanical tabs, towers and biminis
    • Electrical systems
    • Ballast pump, tank and hoses
    • Fuel systems including fuel pumps and fuel tanks
• Uncap and reassemble boats and trailers
  • Install/uninstall align motors and transmissions
  • Blister fill/bondo work
• Familiar with Lake Test procedures. 
• Testing
  • New Model and Model Change DVP&R testing
  • Warranty/Returned Part testing
• Complete 5S projects

Duties (Non-Essential): 

• Maintain engineering shop / test equipment
• Weighing boats
• Fuel and maintain engineering DV boat fleet

Education & Work Experience: Minimum of high school diploma or GED preferred. Must be able to read and understand instructions and demonstrate mechanical repair acumen. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a boat building production environment a must. Must be able to teach and train production employees and supervisors on various production problems/parts. Must be able to communicate effectively with production employees and engineers. Must have computer experience using Windows based programs. Must have knowledge of hand and pneumatic tools, and be able to drive a forklift and tractor and operate a crane. Must have above average attendance and ability to work overtime with little to no notice. Basic understanding of 12V DC systems with trouble shooting knowledge. Understanding of combustion engines and engine systems from electrical, mechanical. Must be able to install and remove engines and transmissions. Basic knowledge of propeller testing. Basic knowledge of all boat systems, exhaust, bilge, waste, water, heater, electrical, and fuel. Must be able to use tape measure, caliper, micrometer and other data acquisition equipment (sound meter, radar gun, GPS, etc.).

Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a production environment. Must be able to hear and talk to understand and ask for instructions. Must have effective eyesight and visual accommodation. Requires reasonable physical stamina. Temperature and ventilation in work area are uncontrolled. Pushing and pulling of moderate weight is required. Requires moderate to heavy lifting (25 to 50 pounds) plus bending, walking, stooping, climbing, reaching, kneeling and crouching. Personal protective equipment may be required depending on job duty.

Skills & Aptitudes:

Language skills - Able to understand spoken instructions with regard to job training and safety concerns and the ability to speak conversational English.

Reasoning skills – Ability to apply common sense troubleshooting and diagnose problems on all components of boats and trailers. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed finishing and assembly of all products. Ability to deal with frequent changes related to equipment use and productivity.