Godfrey Marine - Assembly Plant 1

Assembly Associate

At Godfrey Marine, we don't just build boats - we build the ultimate experiences on the water. As a proud division of Polaris, Inc., a Fortune 500 leader in powersports and marine innovation, we combine the close-knit, passionate culture of a local manufacture with the stability, resources, and unmatched benefits of a global industry giant.

We are expanding our Elkhart Team and hiring Assembly Associates across a variety of competency levels. Whether you are a seasoned marine manufacturing professional looking to advance your career or a motivated individual eager to learn a rewarding trade, we want to talk to you. Prior marine or manufacturing experience is a plus, but if you bring a great attitude and strong work ethic, we are fully committed to training you!

As an Assembly Associate, you will play a hands-on role in crafting our world-class pontoon and deck boats from the ground up.

- Assemble high-quality marine components, structures, hardware, and accessories using standard hand and power tools

- Inspect finished parts and assemblies to ensure they meet our rigorous safety, quality, and craft standards

- Collaborate with cross-functional team members to maintain clean, safe, and efficient production lines.

- Participate in training programs to expand your manufacturing skill set and advance within the company.

Production Tier 1 competency level ranges from no experience to approximately (6) months of transferable job experience. In order to remain an employee in good standing the employee must meet these minimum requirements.

-Knowledge of air tools and hand tools such as screw guns, impact guns, caulking guns staple guns, air ratchets, and sanders

-Must be able to read prints and use a tape measure

- Able to understand and follow the requirements, policies, and guidelines set forth within the Code of Conduct & Employee Handbook expectations

- Must have reliable transportation to get to work-Must be able to follow the Company's Safety and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) guidelines

-Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

- Company Contributions to Health Savings Accounts

- Flex Spending Accounts

- Employee EAP Program

- Employee Real Appeal Program

- Employer Funded Short Term Disability

- Long Term Disability

- FREE Life Insurance Plans for Employees, Spouses and Dependents

- 2 Weeks of Paid Paternity Leave

- Access to Polaris Assistance Fund

- Matching 401k up to 5%

- Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plans and Employer Contributions

- Employee Discounts on all Polaris Products

- FREE Polaris Unit Rentals including off road vehicles and Polaris Slingshot Rentals

-Ability to continuously stand, walk, reach while frequently crouching, bending, & climbing throughout the workday.

-Must be able to work in a non-airconditioned environment.

-Ability to professionally work with team members, Team Leads, Group Leaders, and Supervisors to achieve daily work targets.

-Prior experience with common hand tools to assemble parts. This will be demonstrated by successfully passing the bench, simulation test.

-Must be able to listen, understand, and follow the instructions and coaching feedback provided by Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors and/or Plant Manager.

-Ability to understand importance of following work instructions to compete the daily work targets with zero defects.

- Must be able to professionally and effectively communicate with Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors and Plant Manager.

- Ability to quickly adapt to changes in responsibility (work duties) processes, procedures, or work schedules.

- Safety glasses & shoes when inside production areas.