Cobalt TN Final Finish Repair Technician

About the role

Repair of hulls and/or decks to Cobalt standards while following safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Wipe down, buff, and inspect each part to identify flaws or damage: manually wipe part using towel and acetone, buff the part (removing wax and wiping off compound), visually identify and mark flaw with grease pencil.
• Sand and buff problem area to make a smooth, shiny surface: sand manually or with power sander, then buff with air-powered buffer until smooth.
• Cut flaws out of fiberglass to remove problem area using router or razor blade; mix gel coat and catalyst; fill hole with mixture using tongue depressor.
• Paint over thin or damaged areas of gel coat to create flawless surface.
• Correct crooked paint lines to create straight paint lines.
• Repair major areas in hull or deck to correct errors made while cutting.
• Repair areas that are damaged during assembly.
• Inspect, repair, and finesse boat at the end of the line.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or general degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Language Skills: Verbal instruction and comprehension are key in this role; ability to read and interpret documented procedures.
• Mathematical Skills: Basic math.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize and solve problems on the go.

Physical Demands

• Postures: Sits up to 1 hour; stands up to 4 hours; walks up to 4 hours; drives up to 1 hour.
• Lifting/Carrying: Maximum 75 lbs; frequently 25 lbs; occasionally 50 lbs.
• Hand Activities: Simple grasping (right and left, frequent); pushing/pulling (right and left, frequent); fine manipulation (right and left, frequent).
• Foot Activities: Repetitive use of both feet (frequent).
• Required Postures/Activities: Bending at waist (frequent); squatting (frequent); climbing ladders/stairs (frequent); kneeling on ground (frequent); reaching above shoulder (frequent).

Work Environment

• Exposed to all weather conditions.
• Personal protective equipment requirements: safety glasses and closed-toe shoes required on production floor; chemical-resistant gloves.
• Typical 10-hour workday with overtime without notice.

Competencies

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.