Finishing & Repair Specialist - 1st Shift

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

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.