
Assistant Fitter Mechanic
- Recruiter:
- MSC Cruises / Explora Journeys
- Category:
- Engine / Technical Jobs
- Published:
- September 17, 2025
Where passion meets opportunity
The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!
Your Purpose
As an Assistant Fitter Mechanic, you play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and reliability of the vessel’s technical equipment. Working closely with the Engine Department, you assist in maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting essential machinery and structures onboard. Your expertise and dedication contribute to the overall efficiency of our ship’s mechanical systems, ensuring a safe and seamless voyage for both crew and guests. With a proactive approach and hands-on skills, you help maintain the high standards of our fleet’s technical operations.
Your Impact
Your skills directly support the vessel’s technical integrity by assisting in the upkeep and repair of critical machinery. Whether performing routine maintenance, assisting with troubleshooting mechanical issues, or ensuring the proper inventory of spare parts, your contributions enhance the efficiency and reliability of onboard systems. Your attention to detail and ability to work under pressure make a significant impact, ensuring that all mechanical components function optimally, minimizing downtime, and maintaining the safety and operational excellence of our fleet.
Your Journey So Far
To be successful in this role, you should have:
1. You have a solid background in mechanical maintenance and repairs, with hands-on experience working onboard a cruise ship.
2. Your expertise includes assisting in the maintenance and repair of machinery, components, and structures, with a keen eye for detail and precision.
3. Experience working with a lathe machine on passenger vessels is an advantage, showcasing your ability to operate specialized tools.
4. You can communicate effectively in fluent English (oral and written), ensuring seamless collaboration with team members.
5. Your ability to work as part of a team contributes to smooth and coordinated technical operations onboard
Your Essentials
To be considered for this role, you must have:
1. You have a solid background in mechanical maintenance and repairs, with hands-on experience working onboard a cruise ship.
2. Your expertise includes assisting in the maintenance and repair of machinery, components, and structures, with a keen eye for detail and precision.
3. Experience working with a lathe machine on passenger vessels is an advantage, showcasing your ability to operate specialized tools.
4. You can communicate effectively in fluent English (oral and written), ensuring seamless collaboration with team members.
5. Your ability to work as part of a team contributes to smooth and coordinated technical operations onboard.
Join us and become a key part of our technical team, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency on board. Apply today!
Our commitment
We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.
Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!

MSC Cruises
Explora Journeys
WHERE PASSION MEETS OPPORTUNITY
The Cruise Division of MSC Group, the privately-owned world leader in transportation, is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with two distinct brands - MSC Cruises, covering the contemporary and premium segments and Explora Journeys, dedicated to the luxury segment.
MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Explora Journeys, launched in 2023, is the luxury ocean travel brand redefining the experience for a new generation of discerning travellers. The fleet, currently comprising two ships and expanding to six by 2028, offers effortless yet refined luxury. Guests embark on transformative journeys, connecting with the sea through exceptional itineraries that inspire discovery in all its forms.
Join us and be part of a global family where together we achieve the extraordinary!
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