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Marine Diesel Technician
Morgan City, LA, US
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
Full Time, Temporary
Experienced (Non-Manager)
On-site
Automotive and Parts Mfg
First Shift (Day)
Morgan City, LA, US
Experienced (Non-Manager)
Full Time, Temporary
Automotive and Parts Mfg
On-site
Light Industrial
High School or equivalent
First Shift (Day)
Job details
We get it: job searching takes time and attention. At Kelly®, we’re here to make it easier for you. We are seeking a Marine Diesel Technician to join a premier diesel engine component manufacturer in Morgan City, LA. This direct-hire opportunity is your chance to work in an exciting and growing industry.
Job Title: Marine Diesel Technician
Compensation and Benefits:
• Starting Pay: $26.54 – $30.77 per hour
• Guaranteed 48 hours of overtime weekly, regardless of workload
• Hiring Bonus: $5,000 after the first 6 weeks
Why You Should Apply:
• Competitive starting pay and guaranteed overtime, offering financial stability
• Flexible 14-day on, 7-day off work schedule for an excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity for advancement, including potential international travel as you gain experience
• Work with high horsepower and heavy-duty engines in an engaging environment
Responsibilities: As a Marine Diesel Technician, your day will include:
• Responding to on-call service requests, ensuring timely arrival at the shop within 30-60 minutes
• Performing repairs on high horsepower and heavy-duty engines, including internal engine repairs and overhauls
• Conducting sea trials after repairs to ensure engine functionality and reliability
• Traveling to job sites, initially within 2 hours of the shop along the Gulf Coast, with potential for further travel and even international assignments as you advance
Work Schedule:
• 14 days on, 7 days off, with expected 12-16 hour workdays
• On-call availability required, with the ability to get to the shop within 30-60 minutes, day or night
• Travel to job sites by personal vehicle, with ride-sharing to job sites in a service truck
What We’re Looking For: This position is a great fit if you have:
• Experience with high horsepower engines and heavy-duty engine repairs (a must)
• Skills in troubleshooting, fuel systems, and after-treatment/wet manifold systems
• A willingness to participate in sea trials after every repair
• Ability to travel within 2 hours of the shop and participate in further travel as you advance
Additional Requirements:
• TWIC card and passport are a plus, but not required
• Sea trials are required after every repair, so candidates must be comfortable with this
• Experience/Skills required include:
- High horsepower engine repairs (a must)
- Heavy-duty engines
- Internal engine repair and overhaul
- After-treatment/wet manifold systems
- Fuel systems and troubleshooting
Even if this position isn’t the perfect fit, you’ll be added to our network, opening doors to more opportunities.
Don’t miss out on this direct-hire position. Apply today to be a Marine Diesel Technician!
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