Boat Outfitter

Apscareerportal; Mountain View (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Apscareerportal is seeking a boat finishing technician to assemble and install marine components, wiring, plumbing, and electrical systems. You will build decks, install hardware, and ensure wiring meets specifications in a fast-paced marine shop.

The role requires practical tool use, mechanical aptitude, and adherence to safety standards, with opportunities to advance as you gain experience in plumbing and electrical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in plumbing and electrical is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install rub rail, doors, handles, decals, navigation lights, and cleats.
• Wire and install trolling motor, depth finders, batteries and battery charger, underwater lights, LED lighting, transducers, and consoles.
• Plumb and install livewells and livewell/aerator pumps with correct connections.
• Install jack plate, motor harness, gas tank with components, and water/oil separator.
• Install marine decking, jump seats, drain covers, and cup holders.
• Build the entire front and back deck of the boat.
• Rig and derig warranty boats and do all repairs.
• Review work orders and any other documentation to ensure quality standards are met.
• Follow all lawful safety and health rules and regulations, and wear protective equipment.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Attention to detail

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Communication

High school diploma optional

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Crane operation

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Opportunity for advancement

Department Summary

• The finish department works to give the boat its finished status by installing internal components, such as plumbing and wiring, and external components such as trolling motors, depth finders, and motors in a timely manner.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Install rub rail, doors, handles, decals, navigation lights, and cleats.
• Wire and install trolling motor, depth finders, batteries and battery charger, underwater lights, LED lighting, transducers, and consoles.
• Plumb and install livewells and livewell/aerator pumps with correct connections.
• Install jack plate, motor harness, gas tank with components, and water/oil separator.
• Install marine decking, jump seats, drain covers, and cup holders.
• Identify aluminum parts on a boat, know the difference between all boat models, and know the different motor harnesses, steering, and helms.
• Build the entire front and back deck of the boat.
• Acquire and pass DC electrical training and plumbing training.
• Acquire certification for forklift, crane, and tractor operations as needed.
• Rig and derig warranty boats and do all repairs.
• Attend and be attentive to training and continuing education.
• Review work orders and any other documentation to ensure quality standards are met.
• Take time to do things correctly the first time and proactively identify potential issues before they become problems
• Follow all lawful safety and health rules and regulations, and wear or use prescribed protective equipment while working. Report hazardous conditions and any job-related injury or illness immediately to management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Exhibit respect, trustworthiness and honesty.
• Capable of using hand tools and power tools.
• Maintain relevant communication among other employees and management in the interest of productivity.
• Read a tape measure, understand fractions, simple math-addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
• Ability to pay attention to detail, use practical judgment, and be capable of carrying out instructions.
• Take ownership in work and be willing to ask questions if needed.
• Keep tools and equipment clean and organized while maintaining a clean and safe work area.
• High school or GED equivalent graduate preferred.
• Experience in plumbing and electrical is preferred.
• Forklift/crane experience is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Capable of standing all day, no sitting down on job; repetitive use of hands and arms. Ability to walk, climb, balance, twist, turn, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, or crawl. May need to work intermittently from a ladder.
• Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently. When bending hulls need to be able to lift/move upward of 75 pounds, or 250 lbs collectively. Capable of lifting 50-75 pounds over the shoulder and outward frequently.
• Ability to work in an extremely cold and hot work environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Great socialization and communication with management, other department leads, and coworkers.