Boat Repair Tech

Bass Pro Shops; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k

Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Repair Tech B to identify and repair defects on boat surfaces, performing sanding, buffing, spraying, and dab applications as needed. The role involves inspecting bodies, hulls, and parts for imperfections and ensuring quality finishes.

Collaborative work in a production environment with handling and movement of boats; strong attention to detail, safety, and ability to follow written and verbal instructions is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in boat manufacturing.
• Preferred trade/tech/vocational education.
• Proficiency with hand tools used in fiberglass repair and finishing.
• Ability to read and follow instructions and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fiberglass boat bodies, hulls, and parts for defects.
• Repair defects by sanding, buffing, spraying, or dabbing.
• Assist team in moving boats within production area.

Skills

Hand tools

Written & verbal instructions

Safety awareness

Detail orientation

Education

Trade/Tech/Vocational education

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Repair Tech B is responsible for identification and repairs of defects in boat surfaces.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Inspects completed fiberglass boat bodies, hulls, and parts for defects and blemishes.


• Repairs boat body and hull defects by sanding, buffing, spraying, or dabbing.


• Works in team to physically move boats in the production area.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred Degree: Trade, Tech or Vocational Education Years of experience: Minimum 1 year in boat manufacturing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Skilled at using hand tools.


• Understand written and verbal instructions


• Safety conscious


• Attention to fine detail

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light lifting, under 20 lbs.


• Light carrying, under 20 lbs.


• Moderate lifting, 21-59 lbs.


• Moderate carrying, 21-59 lbs.


• Straight pulling


• Pushing


• Repeated bending


• Reaching over shoulders


• Use of fingers


• Walking


• Standing


• Kneeling


• Repeated stretching

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Outside and inside


• Extreme heat


• Extreme humidity


• Extreme noise, intermittent


• Dust


• Fumes, smoke, or gasses


• Solvents (degreasing agents)


• Slippery or uneven walking surfaces

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:

• Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation.


• Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems.


• Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments.


• Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary:

Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!

• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Health Savings Account


• Flexible Spending Account


• Voluntary benefits


• 401k


• Retirement Savings


• Paid holidays


• Paid vacation


• Paid sick time


• Bass Pro Cares Fund


• And more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer.

Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations

Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

About the Company

White River Marine Group About Bass Pro Shops Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company.

Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more.

In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service.

Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry-leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort.

Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”