EXPLORE A NEW CAREER WITH NICHOLS BOATS

• Installs and aligns major equipment and propulsion systems including, main engines, gear boxes, pumps, shafts, jet drives, propellers, rudders, and Z-drive systems.
• Forms, fits and fabricates structural machinery foundations to blue prints from steel or aluminum including layout and MIG and Arc welding and tacking of components.
• Builds custom components will lathe, milling, drilling, and molding operations.
• Responsible for final alignment and lock down of main engines and gear boxes during sea trials.
• Responsible for layout, cutting, forming, machining and preparation and final assembly of all work assignments.
• Uses a variety of mounted and hand power tools, including lathe, milling machine, grinder, drills, dial calipers, torque wrenches, etc.
• Test and inspect machine parts and equipment to ensure tolerances are within owner specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Uses standard and metric measurements and conversions.
• Uses a variety of metal forming equipment such as sheer, break, roll, press, band saw, etc.
• Works with Oxygen Propane torches and Plasma cutters.
• Knowledge of shipyard safety practices, vessel terminology and use of scissor and boom lifts.
• Maintains work area and equipment in clean and orderly condition and follows all safety policies and regulations.
• Works as a member of a team or alone, using adaptability and problem solving to complete assigned tasks.
• Responsible for expressing ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Perform other tasks as directed.