Layup

Job Purpose:

We are looking for hardworking individuals to roll layers of fiberglass and resin to hulls and decks. This will include use of rollers, brushes, and a fiberglass gun. Layup employees also insert metal reinforcement pieces into the boat parts, do some light sanding and grinding and other duties as assigned. 

Job Details:

• This is a first shift position, and the hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Starting pay for this position is $15.40/hour
• Passing a respirator fit test, wearing a respirator, and being clean shaven are REQUIRED
• All positions are safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position is any position designated in writing by an employer, in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to drug testing AND a respirator evaluation test.

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

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half- mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- Rollers, Fiberglass chop gun, grinders, sanders, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass and resin.
• Wash tank chemicals (S280/Super Blue) used for cleaning hands/brushes.

Knowledge includes but is not limited to:

• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Some knowledge of composites
• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to identify the different hulls and decks that are to be laminated.
• Be able to use rollers, brushes, and fiberglass gun.
• Be able to eliminate bubbles in fiberglass once it has been applied.
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead
• Be able to use small hand tools to include scissors, razor knife etc.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Light sanding and grinding of parts when necessary.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards. 
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks
• Perform other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed.
• Must be flexible and willing to cross train within the department

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in non-climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push/pull boat rails/hulls and other pieces as necessary.
• Must be able to climb into and out of interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment to include respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Skills include but are not limited to:

• Active Listening- Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking 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 coasts and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.

Abilities include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines and fast-paced environment.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong AND notify appropriate personnel (co-worker/lead/supervisor/etc.).  
• The ability to see details at close range.

Work Styles include but are not limited to:

• Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Stress Tolerance- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Integrity- Job requires being honest and ethical behavior.
• Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.