Assembler I

About the role

Brunswick Boat Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our Assembly team as a Boat Assembly Technician. Located in Boston Whaler-Edgewater, FL, this role plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the finished product.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to assemble boats.
• Assemble various boat components, including hulls, decks, cabins, bulkheads, and other structural elements.
• Ensure proper alignment and fitting of components, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to achieve precise tolerances.
• Perform quality checks throughout the assembly process to identify defects, inaccuracies, or deviations from specifications.
• Address any issues promptly and collaborate with the quality assurance team to maintain high-quality standards.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace accidents and maintain a safe working environment.
• Report any safety concerns or incidents to supervisors immediately.
• Work closely with other boat assemblers, technicians, engineers, and designers to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth workflow.
• Provide support assistance and training for colleagues when required.
• Maintain and care for assembly tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Complete assigned tasks within specified time frames to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas for increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing the overall boat assembly process.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise during the assembly process, implementing appropriate solutions to maintain production schedules.
• Adequately comply with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards to produce boats that meet legal and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, inspections, and any modifications made during production.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or 1+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to read/hear, interpret and/or understand instructions given verbally or written and exchange accurate information with others.
• Proactive team player who is a self-starter with constant attention to improvement.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on precision and quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with other team members.
• Physical dexterity and the ability to perform tasks that may involve bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Able to work with multiple priorities and people.
• Ability to remain extremely focused and organized with a high-attention to detail / high degree of accuracy.
• Frequent exposure to high-temperatures, including a hot and humid environment, especially during summer months.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, resins, fiberglass dust & cloths, epoxy, composites, and other chemicals.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of times.
• Ability to regularly bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, climb, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear safety glasses and utilize other safety equipment and personal protect equipment (PPE) while present on the production/shop floor.
• Regularly exposed to noise levels that are moderate with intervals of spikes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.

Pay

The anticipated pay range for this position is $17.56-$26.70 hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Schedule

Typically, this position works a 4 – 10 hr a day work week. Overtime may be required based on scheduling needs. Shifts typically run from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.