Precision Boat Assembly Technician I

Position Overview As part of the talented Assembly team, you will be a skilled and detail‑oriented professional responsible for assembling, fitting, and installing various components to construct boats, watercraft, or marine vessels. The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical processes, hand tools, and the ability to follow technical instructions accurately. Boat assemblers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the finished product. Essential Functions Boat Assembly: Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to assemble boats. Assemble various boat components, including hulls, decks, cabins, bulkheads, and other structural elements. Installation and Fitment: Ensure proper alignment and fitting of components, using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to achieve precise tolerances. Quality Control: Perform quality checks throughout the assembly process to identify defects, inaccuracies, or deviations from specifications, and collaborate with the quality assurance team to maintain high‑quality standards. Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace accidents and maintain a safe working environment, reporting any safety concerns or incidents to supervisors immediately. Team Collaboration: Work closely with other boat assemblers, technicians, engineers, and designers to coordinate tasks, ensuring smooth workflow and providing support and training to colleagues when required. Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and care for assembly tools, equipment, and machinery, reporting any malfunctions or need for repairs, and keep a clean and organized work environment. Time Management: Complete assigned tasks within specified time frames to meet production schedules and deadlines. Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in process improvement initiatives, suggesting ideas for increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and enhancing the overall boat assembly process. Problem Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues that may arise during the assembly process, implementing appropriate solutions to maintain production schedules. Adherence to Regulations: Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and quality standards to produce boats that meet legal and customer requirements. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of assembly processes, inspections, and any modifications made during production. Required Qualifications High school diploma or GED; or 1+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer knowledge. Ability to read, hear, interpret, and/or understand instructions given verbally or written, and exchange accurate information with others. Preferred Qualifications Proactive team player who is a self‑starter with constant attention to improvement. Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and measuring instruments. Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges. Detail‑oriented with a focus on precision and quality. Strong teamwork and communication skills to collaborate effectively with other team members. Physical dexterity and the ability to perform tasks that may involve bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods. Must have basic reading comprehension and writing skills, be able to work from verbal and written instructions, and be capable of working with computer terminals and completing routine paperwork. Ability to remain extremely focused and organized with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Able to work with multiple priorities and people. High level of energy, creative thinking, and problem‑solving abilities; familiarity with Materials Resources Planning (MRP) software and systems. Marine experience preferred but not required. Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods. Working Conditions Shop floor working environment. Non‑climate‑controlled conditions; temperature fluctuates with outside environmental conditions, such as air temperature, radiant heat from sunlight, air movement, and humidity levels. Frequent exposure to high temperatures, including a hot and humid environment, especially during summer months. Moderate noise level with intervals of spikes. Must wear safety glasses and other safety equipment and PPE while present on the production/shop floor. Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, resins, fiberglass dust and cloths, epoxy, composites, and other chemicals. Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to regularly bend, stoop, kneel, twist, crouch, reach, climb, and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Shifts Typically, this position works a 4–10‑hour a day work week. Overtime may be required based on scheduling needs. Boston Whaler reserves the right to adjust shifts and work times as business needs evolve. An hourly premium shift differential is available for employees working night shift. Pay and Benefits The anticipated pay range for this position is $17.56–$25.85 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 include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401(k) (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account with company contribution, wellness program, product purchase discounts, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Brunswick 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. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io for support. Brunswick and Workday Privacy Policies Brunswick does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors. For help, please contact our support team at: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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