Foam & Plastic Assembly Technician

Blue Core Craft; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid life & LT disability

401(k) with match

Voluntary benefit options

Team-focused environment

Job summary

Blue Core Craft, a growing marine upholstery and seating manufacturer in Greenville, SC, is seeking a dependable Foam & Plastic Assembly Technician to prepare and assemble foam and plastic components.

You will use hand and power tools, read drawings and templates, and perform quality checks while maintaining a safe, organized workspace. The role offers weekly pay, benefits, and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hands-on manufacturing, assembly, or related fields.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools and reading simple drawings/templates.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble foam components for marine seating and upholstery.
• Glue and bond foam based on drawings and templates.
• Trim, shape, sand, and finish foam to required dimensions.
• Assemble plastic bases, backs, panels, lids, and other CNC-cut components.
• Install hinges, brackets, fasteners, and other hardware.
• Safely operate production equipment like drills and sanders.
• Read tape measures and verify dimensions throughout assembly.
• Follow drawings and work instructions to ensure correct assembly.
• Identify damaged or out-of-spec parts before next production stage.
• Perform basic quality checks on completed assemblies.
• Organize parts by boat model, production order, and part number.
• Communicate shortages or quality concerns to the lead.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Attention to detail

Tape measure reading

Hand & power tools

Teamwork

Attendance reliability

Tools

Drills

Routers

Sanders

Grinders

Saws

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Description

Blue Core is a growing manufacturer of high-quality marine upholstery and seating for leading boat builders. We are looking for team members who value quality, productivity, accountability, and teamwork and want to grow with us.

We are seeking a dependable, hands-onFoam & Plastic Assembly Technicianto prepare and assemble the foam and plastic components used in marine seating and upholstery products. This role requires mechanical ability, attention to detail, and comfort using hand and power tools to produce accurate, high-quality components.

What You'll Do

• Assemble foam components used in marine seat bottoms, backrests, bolsters, armrests, coaming pads, and other upholstered components
• Glue and bond foam pieces according to drawings, templates, and work instructions
• Trim, shape, sand, and finish foam to achieve the correct dimensions and contours
• Assemble plastic seat bases, backs, panels, lids, and other CNC-cut plastic components
• Install hinges, brackets, T-nuts, inserts, fasteners, and other hardware
• Safely operate drills, routers, sanders, grinders, saws, pneumatic tools, and other production equipment
• Accurately read tape measures and verify dimensions throughout the assembly process
• Follow drawings, templates, part numbers, and work instructions to ensure components are assembled correctly
• Identify damaged, incorrectly cut, or out-of-spec components before they move to the next stage of production
• Perform basic quality checks on completed assemblies
• Organize completed parts by boat model, production order, and part number
• Communicate material shortages, quality concerns, or production issues to the production lead
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

What We're Looking For

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, construction, automotive, cabinetry, fabrication, or similar hands-on experience preferred
• Mechanically inclined with good problem-solving skills
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Ability to follow drawings, templates, and written work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable attendance and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a production team
• Willingness to learn new manufacturing processes and equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for the majority of the shift
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials and components
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and perform repetitive assembly tasks
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment around machinery, adhesives, dust, and production equipment

What We Offer

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Additional voluntary benefit options
• A collaborative, team-focused work environment

Benefits, paid time off, and other offerings are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.

Please note: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening