Boston Whaler - Assembler I

About the role

Brunswick Boat Group is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our Assembly team. You will be responsible for assembling, fitting, and installing various components to construct boats, watercraft, or marine vessels. The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical processes, hand tools, and the ability to follow technical instructions accurately.

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, including 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.
• Ensure compliance 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• No 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.
• Must have basic reading comprehension and writing skills, be able to work from verbal and written instructions, be capable of working with computer terminals and be able to complete routine paperwork.
• Frequent exposure to noise levels.
• Shifts typically work a 4 – 10 hr a day work week. Overtime may be required based on scheduling needs.

Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1+ years of related experience and/or training.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Proactive team player.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Physical dexterity.
• Ability to work with multiple priorities.
• Attention to detail.
• Basic reading and writing skills.
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions.
• Computer terminal usage.
• Completion of routine paperwork.
• Frequent exposure to high-temperatures.
• No exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, climb, and lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Basic reading comprehension and writing skills.
• Ability to work from verbal and written instructions.
• Computer terminal usage.
• Completion of routine paperwork.
• Frequent exposure to noise levels.
• Shifts typically work a 4 – 10 hr a day work week. Overtime may be required based on scheduling needs.

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

This position typically works a 4 – 10 hr a day work week. Overtime may be required based on scheduling needs. Shifts may vary and include night shifts with an hourly premium shift differential.