Summary
Position: Dayworker – Engineering Support (Mon–Fri Only)
Location: USA (Shipyard-Based)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary – 4 Weeks
Schedule: Monday to Friday, Day Shifts Only
Salary: DOE – Please include your expected daily rate in your cover letter
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Engineering Dayworker to support a 44m private motor yacht currently undergoing a comprehensive refit and reactivation in a U.S. shipyard.
This role is strictly Monday to Friday, daywork only, and will require someone confident with tools and experienced in working on the ground during yard periods.
Key Duties:
- Mechanical servicing and fault diagnostics
- Chipping, painting, cleaning engine room areas
- Pulling and assisting with pump and valve removals
- Support with rebuilds and reinstallation tasks
- Pipework alterations and system testing
- Electrical tracing and basic troubleshooting
- General hands-on engineering assistance as directed
Candidate Requirements:
- Proven engineering background in yachting or shipyards
- Confident using tools and working unsupervised
- Physically fit and prepared for labour-intensive work
- Experience with vessel systems, both mechanical and electrical
- Professional attitude and able to follow instructions closely
This position is ideal for a motivated individual who enjoys being actively involved in the engineering process and contributing to a high-standard vessel reactivation. You will work directly with the Chief Engineer and be part of a close-knit, results-focused team.
Please include your expected day rate and relevant experience when applying.