Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians

• Start motors and monitor performance for signs of malfunctioning, such as smoke, excessive vibration, or misfiring.
• Document inspection and test results and work performed or to be performed.
• Mount motors to boats and operate boats at various speeds on waterways to conduct operational tests.
• Replace parts, such as gears, magneto points, piston rings, or spark plugs, and reassemble engines.
• Perform routine engine maintenance on motorboats, such as changing oil and filters.
• Repair engine mechanical equipment, such as power tilts, bilge pumps, or power take-offs.
• Idle motors and observe thermometers to determine the effectiveness of cooling systems.
• Adjust carburetor mixtures, electrical point settings, or timing while motors are running in water-filled test tanks.
• Inspect and repair or adjust propellers or propeller shafts.
• Disassemble and inspect motors to locate defective parts, using mechanic's hand tools and gauges.
• Set starter locks and align and repair steering or throttle controls, using gauges, screwdrivers, or wrenches.
• Adjust generators and replace faulty wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
• Repair or rework parts, using machine tools such as lathes, mills, drills, or grinders.

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• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

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