Bracer (Nights)

Brunswick; United States; On-site; USD 2,893,000 - 3,313,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

401k match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking a Bracer to ensure structural integrity during boat construction. You will install braces, work with fiberglass, wood and metal, and collaborate with team members to meet project timelines.

Strong attention to detail and experience with tool use, blueprint reading, and safety compliance are essential. The role includes physical labor in a manufacturing environment with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with precise and clean cuts.
• Clear verbal and written communication for team coordination.
• Experience with hole cutting and finishing processes.
• Proficient with hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read prints and brace large boats; lead helpers in bracing.
• Install wood bracing and manage material usage; assist in hull work.
• Perform internal hull work, gel coat, grinding and finishing.
• Work with fiberglass, wood and metal materials to support boat components.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Power tools

Hazardous materials

Hand tools

Mechanical understanding

Tools

Drills

Grinders

Buffers

Resin guns

Pumps

Job description

Are you ready for what’s next? 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.

Grade: 4

Position Overview

As a Bracer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and quality of boats during construction. Your main tasks include installing and securing braces to support various boat parts, working with materials like fiberglass, wood, and metal, and collaborating with team members to ensure projects are completed on time and accurately.

Essential Functions

Reads prints and is responsible for bracing on a large boat. Frequently leads helpers or crew in bracing. Glasses foam holes, structural glass tie ins, cosmetic work and gray gelling of hull interior; performs inside hull work, grinds, scrapes, glasses and sprays gel coat. Installs wood bracing in hulls; assists in controlling material usage in area

Required Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail to ensure precise and clean cuts.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with team members and supervisors.
• Ability to identify and resolve issues related to hole cutting and finishing processes.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools, Including Drills, grinders and buffers.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal
• Hand tool knowledge
• Knowledge of mechanical objects

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 1 year of related boat building experience required; 3 years fiberglass lamination experience preferred
• Ability to audit departmental work areas
• Ability to maintain and adjust resin guns and pumps
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to read and understand Job Descriptions
• Ability to read and understand blueprints

Work 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.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $21.42 to $24.05, hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, relevant experience, business needs, and geographic location.

Benefits

• 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 discounts, and much more.

Details about our benefits can be found here.

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we're committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer valuable benefits including a competitive 401(k) plan with company match, health benefits, paid time off, a robust Wellness Program, and much more. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards!

About Brunswick Boat Group

Brunswick Boat Group is home to a diverse portfolio of iconic marine brands, including Bayliner, Boston Whaler, Crestliner, Cypress Cay, Harris, Heyday, Lowe, Lund, Navan, Princecraft, Protector, Quicksilver, Rayglass, Sea Ray, Spartan, Thunder Jet, and Uttern. Each brand carries a legacy of innovation, craftsmanship, and performance that has shaped the boating industry worldwide. Across our fiberglass and aluminum manufacturing facilities, our team members are the driving force behind our success. We foster a culture rooted in safety, integrity, continuous improvement, and personal growth. Whether you're building unsinkable legends, pioneering wake sports, or crafting fishing and pontoon boats trusted for generations, you'll be part of a united team committed to delivering exceptional experiences on the water.

Next is Now!

We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Equal Opportunity

Brunswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to innovation and inspiration and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.