Finish and Repair Associate

Tiara Yachts; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Profit sharing

401k match

Health Savings Account

First shift

Job summary

Tiara Yachts in Holland, MI seeks a Finishing Repair Associate to restore finishes on highly crafted boats. You’ll inspect surfaces, perform sanding, filling, buffing, and apply gelcoat or paint to achieve flawless results.

Join a team that values precision and pride. This first-shift role offers a competitive $22 per hour starting wage, comprehensive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a profit-sharing plan.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high personal standard for quality.
• Experience with finishing tools such as sanders, buffers, or sprayers.
• Ability to recognize and repair surface defects with minimal supervision.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with working around chemicals, dust, and paint or gelcoat materials.
• Previous experience in marine, automotive, woodworking, or body shop environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts, surfaces, and assemblies for finish flaws or damage.
• Perform surface repairs using sanding, filling, and buffing techniques.
• Work with gelcoat, putty, paint, and other finishing materials.
• Use tools such as buffers, sanders, and spray guns to correct imperfections.
• Blend repairs into surrounding areas for seamless visual quality.
• Communicate with quality and production teams to prioritize repair needs.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow all safety standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Finishing tools experience

Repair surface defects

Physical stamina

Chemicals/dust/gelcoat safety

Marine/body shop experience helpful

Tools

Sanders

Buffers

Sprayers

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 001 Holland - Holland, MI 49423, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $22.00, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: 1st, Due to high growth, we have 1st Shift Openings (6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) in our Manufacturing area!

Highlights:

• Pay Starts as $22.00/hour
• 1st shift with no mandatory weekends
• Ability to earn while you learn by gaining a skilled trade through on-the-job training!
• Generous Paid time off including Paid Vacation, Personal Days and Holidays
• Full benefits package with low premiums:
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Earn additional $$$ through
  • Our Uncapped Profit-Sharing program (paid quarterly)
  • Competitive 401k match
  • Health Savings Account with company contribution

Job Title: Finishing Repair Associate

Restore Perfection, Down to the Detail

At Tiara Yachts, we don't settle for good enough, and as a Finishing Repair Associate, neither will you. This role is all about precision, patience, and pride. When a scratch, dent, or flaw stands in the way of excellence, you're the one who makes it right. You'll restore surfaces, correct imperfections, and ensure every boat leaves our facility with a flawless finish.

If you have a sharp eye, a steady hand, and take pride in fixing what others might miss, this role offers a unique and rewarding place to shine.

What You'll Do:

• Inspect parts, surfaces, and assemblies for finish flaws or damage
• Perform surface repairs using sanding, filling, and buffing techniques
• Work with gelcoat, putty, paint, and other finishing materials
• Use tools such as buffers, sanders, and spray guns to correct imperfections
• Blend repairs into surrounding areas for seamless visual quality
• Communicate with quality and production teams to prioritize repair needs
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and follow all safety standards

Qualifications: What It Takes:

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high personal standard for quality
• Experience with finishing tools such as sanders, buffers, or sprayers
• Ability to recognize and repair surface defects with minimal supervision
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Familiarity with working around chemicals, dust, and paint or gelcoat materials
• Previous experience in marine, automotive, woodworking, or body shop environments is helpful

Why This Job is Special:

Your work is what helps our boats live up to their name. As a guardian of fit and finish, your craftsmanship ensures each yacht delivers not only on performance, but on beauty and pride. You don't just repair surfaces, you restore confidence in every detail.

Put your finishing touch on something extraordinary.