Set up equipment and welded parts according to welding chart specifications and type.
Followed safety guidelines through proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
Scraped off excess spatter using portable grinders and arc-cutting equipment.
Operated manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments together.
Laid out, positioned, aligned and secured parts and assemblies with straightedges, squares and calipers.
Monitored fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating parts, warping, shrinking, distortion and expansion of materials.
Completed minor touch ups with MIG welders.
Prepared broken parts for welding by properly grooving and scarfing surfaces.
Operated manual welding equipment in vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Positioned and clamped workpieces together and properly assembled in jigs and fixtures.
Marine Technician
Boating Atlanta
02.2022 - 06.2022
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics, repairing issues with electrical, charging and steering systems.
Serviced recreational and small commercial craft mechanical equipment, body, electrical and navigational systems.
Checked fuel systems, pipelines and tubing, verified good condition without leakage and lubricated moving parts for smooth operation and rust prevention.
Taught customers best practices on basic and advanced marine maintenance and repair with focus on prevention, safety and protection of investment.
Inspected wood and fiberglass boat bodies for collision damage, fatigue and moisture and repaired or replaced affected assemblies or components.
Monitored equipment for leaks, loose pipes, broken lights or other issues and informed mechanics of repair needs.
Marine Technician
Watersports Central
08.2021 - 02.2022
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics, repairing issues with electrical, charging and steering systems.
Taught customers best practices on basic and advanced marine maintenance and repair with focus on prevention, safety and protection of investment.
Shrink-wrapped, winterized and arranged for off-season storage of large and small vessels.
Checked fuel systems, pipelines and tubing, verified good condition without leakage and lubricated moving parts for smooth operation and rust prevention.
Marine Technician
Waypoint Marine
08.2016 - 08.2021
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics, repairing issues with electrical, charging and steering systems.
Serviced recreational and small commercial craft mechanical equipment, body, electrical and navigational systems.
Checked fuel systems, pipelines and tubing, verified good condition without leakage and lubricated moving parts for smooth operation and rust prevention.
Taught customers best practices on basic and advanced marine maintenance and repair with focus on prevention, safety and protection of investment.
Shrink-wrapped, winterized and arranged for off-season storage of large and small vessels.
Estimated project time and cost and presented detailed proposals for acceptance before beginning work.
Upgraded and completely remodeled recreational boats, replacing flooring, appliances, electrical and mechanical systems and body.
Marine Technician
Rainbow Cycle Marine
01.2016 - 08.2016
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics, repairing issues with electrical, charging and steering systems.
Serviced recreational and small commercial craft mechanical equipment, body, electrical and navigational systems.
Checked fuel systems, pipelines and tubing, verified good condition without leakage and lubricated moving parts for smooth operation and rust prevention.
Marine Technician
Rogers Outdoor Sports
05.2012 - 01.2016
Became certified in Yamaha, Mercury and Evinrude
We were a Ranger, Triton, Stratos, Nautique, and Bennington dealer.
Engine lines were Yamaha, Mercury, Volvo, Evinrude, Mercruiser, and PCM
Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics on all boats motors and systems acquainted with them that came into our shop as I was the only technician
Rigged all bass boats that came through our store, including trolling motors, jack plates, graphs, audio, lighting and shallow water anchors
Performed all warranty work on all associated manufactures
Disassembled many gear cases for insurance claims and rebuilt many of them after approval.
Rebuilt several Yamaha power heads including all new bearings, seals, gaskets, and any major unusable parts such as pistons, and rods. New injector for the damaged cylinder and complete fuel system was flushed out including sent off all injectors for flow test and cleaning.
Taught customers best practices on basic and advanced marine maintenance and repair with focus on prevention, safety and protection of investment.