Small Parts Patch & Polish Technician

Job Description: Checks and fills hulls after the grinding process to ensure water tightness. Install side and bottom sound-dampening material and apply a thick coat of paint to the bilge area where required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Identify and correct imperfections in the gel coat. 
• Gel Coat and repair are required.
• Use orbital sander, buffer, die grinder, polishing compounds, etc.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks
• Follow instructions of the Manager/Supervisor/lead. 
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.
• Flexible work hours.
• Cross-train within the department

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 individually 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. 
• May be required to drive a forklift.

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.