Boat Assembly Technician - Growth-Oriented Team

Contender Boats, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Contender Boats is seeking Assembly Technicians to join our Ft. Pierce, FL team. You will join a production team responsible for assembling components for our offshore sportfishing boats, working in a collaborative environment to ensure quality and timely builds.

Ideal candidates will read and follow work orders, operate hand and power tools, and lift up to 50 lbs in a non-climate-controlled setting. This role offers growth opportunities within a long-established boat-building company.

Qualifications

• Experience with basic assembly of boat components preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal work orders.

Responsibilities

• Install pumps, fuel tanks, motors, consoles, lids, hard tops, upholstery, and electrical harnesses.
• Build/assemble consoles, hard tops, leaning post, footrest, T-tops, harnesses, hose kits and battery cables.
• Follow safety rules and hazardous material guidelines.
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Electric tools

Pneumatic tools

Reading work orders

Lifting 50 lbs

Team collaboration

Tools

Power tools

Electrical harness assembly

Job description

Assembly Technicians work as part of a team effort with the responsibility of assembling all components for our boats. We offer a competitive compensation package and opportunities for long-term growth.

Job Duties:

• Install parts- pumps, fuel tanks, motors, consoles, lids, hard tops, upholstery, electrical harnesses.
• Build/assemble the following- consoles, hard tops, leaning post, footrest, T-tops, harnesses, hose kits and battery cables.
• Must be able to follow all safety rules and hazardous material guidelines.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Ability to use hand tools, electric tools, and pneumatic tools including drills, saws, and grinders.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work order instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use ladders and stairs to access boats.
• Ability to work in an open air and covered non-climate-controlled environment.
• Ability to work in dusty environment and follow PPE guidelines including use of eye protection, gloves and respirators as required.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to work within strict deadlines to meet shipment schedules.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday (some Fridays)
• 10-hour shift

Location:

Ft. Pierce, FL

About Contender Boats:

Contender Boats has been building premier offshore sportfishing boats for over 35 years. With center console and cabin models ranging from 22 to 44 ft, Contender leads the industry in innovation, performance, and quality. With manufacturing facilities in Homestead and Ft. Pierce, FL, Contender is a rapidly growing company with great potential for hard working candidates.