Small Parts Tech

Duties And Responsibilities

• Receives and preps the mold for infusion.
• Buff and lay pre-cut fiberglass onto the mold to prepare it for cutting.
• Secures fiberglass and cuts to fit the pre-cut fiberglass to ensure proper distribution and covering of the mold.
• Ensures molds are gel coated properly and ready for infusion.
• Makes sure the part is ready to move on to production.
• Eliminates bubbles in fiberglass once it has been applied.
• Follows instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• Uses small hand tools such as scissors, razors, knives, etc.
• Keeps the work area clean and orderly.
• Works with a team to complete daily tasks.
• Lights sands parts when necessary.
• Inspects all parts to ensure they are complete and meet quality standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills And Abilities

• Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Work effectively as an individual or with a team.
• Perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• Be able to drive a forklift.
• Inspect and identify defects or damage to molds.
• Follow instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• Be able to wear a respirator.
• Use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc).

Physical And Work Requirements

• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Wear proper safety equipment as needed.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• See details at close range.
• Use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc).