Maintenance Technician

Celebrating 100 years of excellence in the marine industry, Nautique Boat Company is a subsidiary of Correct Craft. It has been on the waters of the world with a passion for innovation since 1925. Nautique is known to push the envelope of possibility on the water, and our owners have come to expect nothing but the absolute best. The world’s best ski boat, the world’s best wake boat, and a company that cares.

Through our Nautique Cares initiatives, we are dedicated to not only making a difference on the water but to people in need around the world. Be a part of an innovative, world-class leader in the marine industry, working with a company with brand name recognition and a reputation for quality and success. Nautique values people, performance, and philanthropy and are passionate about making a difference in the world. To learn more, visit www.nautique.com.

Summary: Performs mid to expert level mechanical, electrical, and systems troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on equipment to manufacturer's manuals, diagrams, sketches etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs mid-to-expert level break-fix & preventative maintenance. 
• Understanding of FRP [Fiber Reinforced Plastics] processes and equipment. 
• Identifies and sources parts, supplies and repair items as necessary.
• Independently performs maintenance as per industry standards. 
• Provides support and back up for other members of the department as needed by leadership. 
• Assures compliance with 5S and housekeeping standards. Must Keep work area clean and orderly. 
• Completes on the job training for career development.
• Updates records in the web-based maintenance request form Smartsheet system.
• Drives and participates in continuous improvement activities - processes, results and cost savings.
• Follows all safety related policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions and guidelines. Situational awareness and identify unsafe behaviors and conditions. 
• Utilizes predictive maintenance technologies to collect equipment performance data.
• Aids lower-level technicians and provides leadership to small teams. 
• Performs more advanced functions as a part of training and development. 

Skills and Abilities for success in this position:

• Understands electrical, mechanical, fluid power and control systems. Can analyze problems and perform repairs.
• Familiarity with fiber reinforced plastics 
• Ability to use basic hand tools and specialized tools as appropriate
• Ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriately.
• Ability to manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual or with a team.
• Ability to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and communicate information and ideas with and from others.
• The ability to recognize when something has gone wrong or is likely to go wrong. 

Knowledge, Education and Experience Required:

• High School Degree or equivalent (GED).
• Associates degree with a technical focus and 3 years of related experience in general industry; or 5 years of related experience in general industry. 
• Knowledge of basic electrical, mechanical and fluid power systems. Can perform repairs

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• You must wear proper safety equipment as required by company policies. 
•  Must be able to lift 40 pounds when necessary.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Must have and maintain a current driver’s license.
• Must be a licensed driver with a good driving record (subject to MVR)

Employment Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to background screening and drug testing.