PI / Finish Repair Tech

About the role

Grade: 4 – Tech I
Grade: 5.2 – Tech II (must pass skills test)
Position Overview: Responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts. This role involves using a variety of tools and materials to ensure high-quality finishes and structural integrity.

Essential Functions

• Tech I:
  • Building and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using hand tools and specialty tools like gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills.
  • Inspecting parts and understanding fiberglass finishes or basic use of abrasives.
  • Handling and applying solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, along with proper disposal.
  • Follow specific job instructions and provide verbal and/or written status of part completion.
  • Recognizing and protecting boat components while performing finishing duties.
• Tech II:
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in all Tech I job duties.
  • Satisfactory completion of an internal skills test that will include, but is not limited to:
  • Ability to demonstrate proper gel to catalyst chemical mixture through calculating proper component levels and ability to mix to standard temperatures.
  • Requires demonstration, in a specified timeframe, of acceptable repair methodologies for the following defects on a small part geometry following gel coat surface acceptance criteria: dual action sand marks and blemishes, pits, pinholes, craters, cracks, mold marks, air voids, takeoff and buff.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of boat building experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand prints and production schedules.
• Ability to work with suspended loads and heavy lifting, up to 50lbs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Adequate attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies in parts and components.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in quality control or inspection, preferably in a manufacturing or marine environment.
• Advanced proficiency with precision measuring tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong ability to meticulously document inspection findings and maintain accurate records.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.80 to $23.35 (Tech I) or $23.00 to $25.75 (Tech II), hourly.
The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.
Employees may be eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.
Details about our benefits can be found here.

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Corporation

Brunswick Corporation 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. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.