Gel Coater (Small Parts)

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Grade 5.2

Gel Coater

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Position Overview:

Gel Coater applies gel coats to molds and boat surfaces, ensuring a superior finish.

This role includes preparing molds, mixing gel coat materials, and using spray equipment for application. Precision and strict adherence to safety standards is essential.

Essential Functions:

• Performs elementary and routine mix and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surface using various hand tools.
• Utilization of open mold and vacuum infusion processes.
• Works with various resins, gelcoats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives.
• Installs wood and other components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small part molds.
• Operates a variety of power tools including but not limited to saws, drills, grinders, and overhead hoists.
• Locates parts by hand or by utilizing detailed blueprints, work instructions, tools, and/or fixtures.
• Sanding of fiberglass hulls, decks, and small part molds.

Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Willing and able to be cross-functionally trained throughout the workstation to cover and fill in for absenteeism. Broad range of skill & working knowledge of work tasks plus working knowledge of related tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Must be willing to work extra hours required to assure timely completion of critical projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must demonstrate the ability to work well with teams professional or otherwise.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to use hand, battery, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to work near co-workers and work in areas with limited space.
• Skills in forklift, overhead hoist, computer, fiberglass and/or gel-coat applications preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Working Conditions:

Maintain cleanliness, ensure safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, and safe behaviors and conditions. Must possess the desire and ambition to always work safely and report all hazards to their supervisor immediately.

Must understand basic terminology such as OSHA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies.

Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.75, hourly.  The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.  In addition to base pay, this position may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus or short-term incentive program. This position is also eligible for an award target as part of Brunswick’s long-term incentive program.

Employees may be eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discou