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Captain

Dayworker in United States

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Position Dayworker

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Number of Crew 9

Position Type Daywork

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 3rd Jun 2025

Job ID #2778688

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.

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Location

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  • Homeport United States
  • Destination United States
  • Current Location United States

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