PI / Finish Repair Tech

Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” offering a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation.

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.
  • Following specific job instructions and providing 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.
    • 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 50lbs.
• 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

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.

Benefits

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

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.