Repairs and adjusts electrical and mechanical equipment of gasoline or diesel powered inboard or inboard-outboard boat engines.

• Experimental Mechanic, Outboard Motors
• Motorboat Mechanic
• Outboard-Motor Mechanic
• Outboard-Motor Tester

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

• adhere to safety procedures
• adjust or set mechanical controls or components
• align or adjust clearances of mechanical components or parts
• align or adjust clearances of vehicle body parts or components
• analyze test information to determine equipment operating efficiency
• assemble, dismantle, or reassemble equipment or machinery
• conduct tests to locate mechanical system malfunction
• determine installation, service, or repair needed
• diagnose mechanical problems in machinery or equipment
• fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
• follow vehicle repair procedures
• inspect machinery or equipment to determine adjustments or repairs needed
• install or replace meters, regulators, or related measuring or control devices
• lubricate machinery, equipment, or parts
• maintain or repair ship/boat engine, machinery or equipment
• maintain or repair small engines
• maintain repair records
• move or fit heavy objects
• observe or listen to machinery or equipment operation to detect malfunctions
• operate hoist, winch, or hydraulic boom
• operate vehicle engine electrical system test equipment
• overhaul vehicle major operating units, such as engines or transmissions
• perform safety inspections in industrial, manufacturing or repair setting
• prepare reports
• read blueprints
• read specifications
• read technical drawings
• read vehicle manufacturer's specifications
• read work order, instructions, formulas, or processing charts
• repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
• repair or replace malfunctioning or worn mechanical components
• service vehicle with water, fuel, or oil
• set up and operate variety of machine tools
• solder electrical or electronic connections or components
• test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
• test mechanical products or equipment
• test operate vehicles before or after repair
• understand service or repair manuals
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use 2-cycle engine technology
• use basic plumbing techniques
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use electronic calibration devices
• use engine diagnostic equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use knowledge of metric system
• use machine tools in installation, maintenance, or repair
• use precision measuring devices in mechanical repair work
• use soldering equipment
• use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter