Finisher I

Position Overview

As part of the Thunder Jet team, you will perform installation of various components in Thunder Jet boats within a large manufacturing facility. Installation tasks involve building the front, middle, and back of each boat using power and non‑power hand tools while working from specifications and schematic drawings.

Essential Functions

• Apply high energy, self‑motivation, and initiative to learn and be trained on several types of equipment and processes.
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Use hand tools such as sanders, measuring tape, box cutters, adhesive sprayer, and buffer.
• Prepare boats for the next department; duties are varied and dynamic at entry level.
• Track workload via daily schedules and assignments, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Comply with safety policies, identify risks and hazards before job completion.
• Stand, bend, and twist for a 10‑hour shift in the paint area; lift and work overhead within safety limits.
• Work at heights on platforms and inside paint booths in all weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Maintain good housekeeping and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to follow established safety processes for equipment handling and component installation.
• Detail‑oriented and organized.
• Strong safety awareness, positive attitude, and reliable attendance.
• Self‑starter and team player.
• Effective listening skills and ability to learn processes quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three months of manufacturing experience (training provided if not).
• Familiarity with drills, drivers, rivet guns, saws, sanders, and hammers.
• Basic math and reading skills; ability to use a tape measure.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, and Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Frequent talking, hearing, seeing, sitting, and use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Regular standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and balancing.
• Occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 lb.
• Moderate to high noise level in a manufacturing environment.
• 10‑hour shifts in paint areas, exposure to extreme heat, and work at heights on platforms.

Pay

Grade 2 hourly rate: $19.20 – $20.20, with actual base pay varying based on knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, and location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) plan with up to 4 % company match.
• Health Savings Account with company contribution.
• Well‑being program and product purchase discounts.
• Additional comprehensive benefits as detailed on the company site.

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group houses a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands—including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern—each with a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance. The company fosters a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth, supporting teams that build unsinkable legends, pioneer wake sports, and craft fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations.