Small Parts Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Small Parts Tech

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Small Parts Manager

Job Description: Small Parts-Assists in the construction and preparation of small parts, which may require infusion molding, waxing, cleaning, inspecting, cutting fiberglass, and maintaining molds, as well as drilling necessary holes, laminate, sand, and buff.

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company , a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares , we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for receiving and prepping the mold for infusion. Requires buffing and laying pre-cut
• Fiberglass onto the mold to make it ready for cutting.
• Responsible for securing fiberglass and cutting to fit the pre-cut fiberglass to ensure proper distribution and covering of mold is complete.
• Responsible for ensuring molds are gel coated properly and ready for infusion.
• Responsible for making sure the part is ready to move on to production.
• Be able to eliminate bubbles in fiberglass once it has been applied.
• Follow instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead
• Be able to use small hand tools, including scissors, razors, knives, etc.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks.
• Light sanding of parts when necessary.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• 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.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Tools used in this occupation include but are not limited to:

· Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, protective apron, and may need a half-mask or dust/mist respirator.

· Hand Tools- Rollers, sanders, and scissors.

· Working directly with fiberglass, resin, and gel coat.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience includes but is not limited to:

• Be able to drive a forklift.
• Must be able to inspect and identify defects or damage to molds.
• Follow instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc).
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Active Listening- Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Reading Comprehension - Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management- Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making- Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.

Physical and Work Requirements:

· Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.

· Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.

· Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.

· Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as needed.

· Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.

• The ability to see details at close range.
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc)
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.