Gel Coat

HCB Yachts; Madisonville (TN); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

HCB Yachts is seeking a mold finishing technician to prepare molds, apply gelcoat, and spray with spray guns. You will monitor catalysts, thickness with a mill gauge, and inspect materials for cleanliness. The role requires reading instructions, basic math, and steady attention to detail.

Experience with gelcoat is preferred; lifting up to 50 lbs is required; PPE including respirator and gloves are used. This is an on-site position in Tennessee with no travel.

Qualificações

• Must be able to read and follow instructions.
• Requires some math skills.
• Experience with gelcoat and painting is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Prepares work order, logs serial numbers, color, mold number and spray time.
• Sprays gelcoat on molds and checks thickness with mill gauge.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean; ensures proper operating condition.

Conhecimentos

English comprehension

Math skills

Formação académica

One year gelcoat experience

Ferramentas

Spray guns

Mill gauge

Hand tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

General Description of Position:

Prepares and pulls molds. Paints and applies gelcoat to mold surface which then becomes part of the finished product. Uses and maintains spray guns. Works with hand tools, clean and maintains spray booth.

Duties (Essential):

• Prepares work order, checks for color and serial number, logs serial number, color, mold number, time and date sprayed. Pulls molds in booth and prepares mold surface, ensuring it is free from dust, dirt, smudges or other impurities. Checks temperature and calibrates system to set for drying time. Checks spray gun and lines for contamination and drains water from pressure regulator daily. Checks air pressure and adjusts for proper flow and break up. Sprays gelcoat sample to check flow of catalyst and gelcoat pattern and makes adjustments if necessary. Essential - 60%
• Sprays gelcoat on mold, stopping regularly to check catalyst. Uses mill gauge to determine gelcoat uniformity and thickness. Removes tape and masking paper (not in Glass II), pushes mold to next work station. Essential - 25%
• Responsible for keeping equipment and tools clean and in proper working order and cleanliness of work area. Essential - 10%

Duties (Non-Essential):

• Performs related duties as assigned. Nonessential - 5%

Education & Work Experience

Prefer a minimum of one year of previous experience in gelcoat. Must be able to work with paint and gelcoating and to use various hand tools. Must be able to read and follow instructions. Requires some math skills.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Moderate lifting (up to 50 lbs.), with or without accommodation. Normal duties require climbing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, reaching, turning and twisting. Pushing objects of moderate weight is required. Eye-hand coordination and effective near vision are required. Must be able to distinguish between colors. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, gloves and apron.

Skills & Aptitudes:

Language skills - Able to understand spoken instructions with regard to job training and safety concerns and the ability to speak conversational English.

Reasoning skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed finishing of all products. Ability to deal with changes related to equipment use and productivity.

Travel:

No travel required in this position.