PI Tech (Small Parts)

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Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond.  Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. 

Parts Inspector/Finish Repair Technician

Innovation is the heart of Brunswick.  See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Grade: 4 – Tech I

Grade: 5.2 – Tech II (must pass skills test)

Position Overview:

Responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts. This role involves using a variety of tools and materials to ensure high-quality finishes and structural integrity.

Essential Functions:

• Tech I
  • Building and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using hand tools and specialty tools like gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills.
  • Inspecting parts and understanding fiberglass finishes or basic use of abrasives.
  • Handling and applying solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, along with proper disposal.
  • Follow specific job instructions and provide verbal and/or written status of part completion.
  • Recognizing and protecting boat components while performing finishing duties.

• Tech II
  • Advanced knowledge and proficiency in all Tech I job duties.
  • Satisfactory completion of an internal skills test that will include, but is not limited to:
    •  Ability to demonstrate proper gel to catalyst chemical mixture through calculating proper component levels and ability to mix to standard temperatures. 
    • Requires demonstration, in a specified timeframe, of acceptable repair methodologies for the following defects on a small part geometry following gel coat surface acceptance criteria: dual action sand marks and blemishes, pits, pinholes, craters, cracks, mold marks, air voids, takeoff and buff.

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:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of boat building experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand prints and production schedules.
• Ability to work with suspended loads and heavy lifting, up to 50lbs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way.
• Excellent attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies in parts and components.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in quality control or inspection, preferably in a manufacturing or marine environment.
• Advanced proficiency with precision measuring tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong ability to meticulously document inspection findings and maintain accurate records.

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 $20.80 to $23.35 (Tech I) or $23.00 to $25.75 (Tech II), hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location. 

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