PI / Finish Repair Tech

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

• 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 50 lbs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way.
• Excellent 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.

Working Conditions

• Maintain cleanliness, ensure safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, and safe behaviors and conditions.
• Must possess the desire and ambition to always work safely and report all hazards to their supervisor immediately.
• Must understand basic terminology such as OSHA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.

Pay

• Tech I: $20.80 to $23.35 per hour.
• Tech II: $23.00 to $25.75 per hour.
• The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation.
• 401(k) with up to 4% match.
• Health Savings Account (with company contribution).
• Wellbeing program.
• Product purchase discounts.