Advanced Composite Wing Gel Coater

Small Parts Gel Coater

The Small Parts Gel Coater reports to the Supervisor.

Responsible for preparing molds and applying gel coats to fiberglass boats according to production specifications and quality standards.

This position embodies and champions the core values, standards, and guiding philosophies of Nautique Boat Company, ensuring their consistent application across all duties and organizational initiatives.

Key Responsibilities - Essential Functions

• Spray gelcoat according to production specifications, ensuring proper film thickness (mil thickness) and color application based on work orders.
• Read and interpret production orders to determine the correct gelcoat color and application requirements.
• Apply hull and deck identification numbers in the designated locations.
• Stock and maintain gelcoat materials and supplies.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment, filters, and pumps at required intervals.
• Tape, wrap, and prepare molds for gelcoat application.
• Identify the various gelcoat applications required.
• Inspect completed parts to ensure they meet quality standards and production specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow all instructions provided by the Supervisor, Foreman, or Team Lead.
• Work effectively as part of a team to complete daily production goals.
• Safely use small hand tools, including scissors, utility knives, razors, and similar tools.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a full-face respirator, while performing assigned duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice.

Americans with Disability Specifications

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. Employees may work in varied conditions, including outdoor weather exposure, standard office settings, and non-climate-controlled factory environments. Noise levels are generally moderate, with certain factory areas having elevated fiberglass and dust exposure. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas, including safety glasses, respirators, hearing protection, gloves, and protective garments.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are required to report to work and remain fit for duty, free from impairment due to alcohol, illicit drugs, or the misuse of medications throughout the workday.

Key Job Requirements

Formal Education:

High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience:

1 years to < 2 years of related experience in maintenance or related field

Decision Making:

Basic: Ongoing supervision is provided on a regular basis. Desired results are clearly defined; however, some independent judgment is necessary to select and apply the most appropriate procedures to achieve those results.

Problem Solving:

Problems are generally standard/routine in nature. Answers are usually found by selecting from specific choices defined in standard work policies or procedures.

Responsibility for Directing Others:

Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others

Planning Level:

Daily: Seldom plan beyond the current day.

Internal Contacts:

Requires regular contact within the department and ongoing contact with other departments, supplying, or gathering information.

External Contacts:

External communication with others is minimal. Requires ordinary tact and courtesy.

Job-Related Knowledge:

Basic Employment Skills: Requires basic skills to understand instructions and perform simple, routine tasks. Required proficiency in the use of basic hand tools and equipment, with knowledge of quality control processes and safe forklift operation.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Must be a licensed driver with a safe driving record, subject to MVR.

Special Skills:

Ability to work effectively individually or with a team, perform tasks under time-pressure deadlines, communicate work-related information clearly, and identify when work quality does not meet expected standards.

Working Conditions/Physical Effort:

Non-climate-controlled factory environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, with exposure to weather conditions, moderate noise, fiberglass, dust, resin, and other designated factory-area conditions.

Standing, bending at the waist and knees, repetitive arm, hand, and shoulder movements, and climbing into and out of boat interiors for extended periods.

Fine motor skills and visual acuity required for multiple tasks, including use of hand tools (grinder, scraper, gel gun, razor knife, blower, etc.) equipment and the ability to see and identify small quality defects.

Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary.

Requires proper safety equipment, including safety glasses, half-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit, and other PPE as required.

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.