Marine technician, Kaihangarau moana
Also known as
- Mechanical marine technician, electrical marine technician, marine engine fitter, marine mechanic
Marine technicians service and repair engines or electrical and mechanical equipment on ships and boats.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$57K to $95K
Most common
$129K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
3-4 years
Marine technicians
- may work shifts and may be on call
- usually work on boats and ships, at ports, in workshops or at sea
- may work in hot, noisy conditions in all weather
- need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- service equipment on boats and ships
- repair equipment on boats and ships
- replace worn and damaged parts
- adjust parts to improve performance
- test equipment to check it works
- record repair and maintenance work
- talk to marine workers about equipment problems
- follow health and safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You need
You may need
- to complete a pre-apprenticeship programme with the Marine and Specialised Technologies Academy of New Zealand (MAST)
- a Trainee Limited Certificate or practising licence from the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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