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Bowhead

QMED/Wiper

Panama City, FL · On-site

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an Engine room experienced QMED/Wiper for shipboard positions at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall , FL. Responsibilities The QMED/Wiper is the engineering ...

Bowhead

Wiper

Panama City, FL · On-site

$18.50 - $23/hr

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an entry level Wiper for shipboard positions at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall, FL. Responsibilities The Wiper is the engineering department utility man and ...

Bowhead

QMED/Wiper

Panama City, FL · On-site

$21.25 - $26.25/hr

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an entry level QMED/Wiper for shipboard positions at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall , FL. Responsibilities The QMED/Wiper is the engineering department utility ...

MarineMax

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Pompano Beach, FL · On-site

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Marine Service Technician

Huntington, NY · On-site

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Pensacola, FL · On-site

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As of Jun 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for marine wiper in the United States is $28.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $26.20 and $31.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Marine Wiper job?

A Marine Wiper is an entry-level crew member in a ship’s engine room, responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and assisting engineers with basic tasks. Their duties include wiping down machinery, disposing of waste, and ensuring engine components are free of dust and grease. This position provides hands-on experience for those pursuing a career in marine engineering. Marine Wipers typically work under the supervision of oilers and engineers. It is a physically demanding role that requires attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Marine Wiper position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Marine Wiper, you need basic mechanical aptitude, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with many employers preferring candidates with marine or technical training. Familiarity with engine room systems, cleaning tools, and compliance with STCW (Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping) certification is often required. Strong teamwork, a willingness to learn, and attention to detail are important soft skills in this entry-level maritime position. These competencies ensure safety, efficient vessel maintenance, and create opportunities for advancement in the maritime industry.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Marine Wiper onboard a vessel?

As a Marine Wiper, your daily duties include assisting engineers with machinery maintenance, cleaning the engine room and equipment, checking fluid levels, and helping with repairs as needed. You’ll also be responsible for following safety protocols and reporting any unusual equipment behavior to senior crew members. The role often involves rotating shifts and working as part of a tightly-knit team in challenging conditions. This hands-on experience is an excellent entry point for those aspiring to higher technical positions in the maritime industry, offering valuable exposure to ship operations and engineering practices.

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QMED/Wiper

Bowhead

Panama City, FL • On-site

$23.75 - $28.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Overview

QMED/Wiper (TYAFB-2026-25049):

Bowhead Marine Support Services seeks an Engine room experienced QMED/Wiper for shipboard positions at Tyndall Air Force Base, Tyndall , FL.

Responsibilities

The QMED/Wiper is the engineering department utility man and performs a variety of tasks including:

  • Primarily works at the engine department cleaning, painting, oiling and greasing of machinery equipment and assisting in repair. as well as to keep the vessel clean and conduct general maintenance.
  • Oils and grease moving parts of engines and auxiliary equipment. May stand engine room watches and/or lookout watches, scale and chip paint, paint, handle lines in the mooring of the ship, and assists in the actual tying up and letting go of the vessel.
  • Assists in handling and operation of all deck gear such as topping cradling and housing of the booms and may assist in carpentry work.

The QMED/Wiper assists the Engineer in the following:

  • Scales, buffs, and paints decks and structures.
  • Sweeps and washes deck; splices wire and rope.
  • Breaks out, rigs, overhauls, and stows cargo-handling gear, stationary rigging, and running gear; secures cargo; launches and recovers boats.
  • May rig and operate hydrographic and other specialty winches; handle and stow oceanographic explosives; and stage and stow beach support equipment.
  • When assigned to watch duty, performs a variety of duties, including looking for obstructions in path of vessel, steering vessel, serving on security patrol, and standing gangway watch.
Qualifications
  • Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Current Merchant Mariners Document with the Ordinary Seaman/Wiper/Oiler rating and a minimum of one (1) year experience.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) required.
  • Must have a valid / current U.S. Passport.

Desired health and safety certifications include:

  • Basic First Aid
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

SUPPLEMENT SKILLS INCLUDE:

  • Communication skills including the ability to provide explanation of very complex or technical matters to people with little or no background experience in the subject matter.
  • Writing skills necessary to communicate technical information.
  • Strong interpersonal/team skills and the proven ability to often deal with situations where immediate low-level satisfactory resolution of issues must be achieved.

Physical Demands: The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office space, equipment rooms, warehouse space, construction zones, and outdoor environments. Work hours may fluctuate outside of normal duty hours. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is:

  • Regularly required to sit, use hands to handle, move, manipulate or feel objects, talk and/or hear.
  • Frequently required to stand and/or walk and routinely required to reach with hands and arms.
  • Routinely required to stand, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or squat.
  • Frequently lifts and /or moves up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.
  • Occasionally lifts and/or moves 75-100 pounds with the assistance of deckhands and/or heavy lifting equipment
Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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