Gel Coat Operator

Sportsman Boats; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid time off

Insurance

401k

Bonuses

Lean manufacturing training

5S training

Job summary

Sportsman Boats in Summerville, SC is seeking an experienced Gelcoat Operator to apply gel coat to molds per specifications and the production schedule. This full-time role runs Monday to Thursday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.

You will ensure color, finish, and thickness meet quality standards while maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of gel coating experience on open molds, proficiency with hand tools, a gel coat gun, and a chopper.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of gel coating experience on open molds.
• Proficient with hand tools, gel coat gun, and chopper.
• Ability to handle hazardous chemicals and pass respirator fit test.
• Reliable transportation and good attendance are essential.
• Willingness to train others and follow production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform gel coating of hulls, deck molds, and small parts according to production orders.
• Clean, maintain, and test gel coating equipment to ensure it operates as required.
• Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area.
• Ensure high quality of all work done.
• Possess the desire and ambition to work safely at all times.
• Initiate and recommend process improvements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Gel coating

Hand tools

Chopper

Gel coat gun

Coating systems

Solvents

Respirator fit test

Safety compliance

Train others

Hazardous chemicals

Production schedule

Attendance

Job description

Sportsman Boats is looking for an experienced Gelcoat Operator to join our successful team. As a gel coat operator, you will be responsible for applying gel coat to molds according to specifications and the production schedule, ensuring color, finish, and thickness are maintained. This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 3:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

What you will do:

• Perform gel coating of hulls, deck molds, and small parts according to production orders
• Clean, maintain, and test gel coating equipment to ensure it operates as required
• Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area
• Ensure high quality of all work done
• Possess the desire and ambition to work safely at all times
• Initiate and recommend process improvements
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What you will have done:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in gel coating open molds
• Proficient use of hand tools and operating a chopper and gel coat gun
• Knowledge and experience in the preparation, evaluation, and application of coating systems
• Experience with solvents, gel coats, and release agents
• Ability to maintain and adjust gel coat equipment
• Ability to pass respirator fit test
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and follow the production schedule
• Ability to train others on essential functions of the job
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal
• Positive attitude, high dependability, and promotion of good morale
• Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and documents as they relate to company quality standards, and written skills
• Reliable transportation and good attendance are essential and required
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment. This role routinely wears protective clothing and masks.

Why should you consider joining the Sportsman team?

• We promote from within on a regular and consistent basis
• Every employee is offered lean manufacturing and 5s training
• Our employees are treated with respect
• We offer quarterly production bonuses
• You will learn from the best in the industry
• Great benefits including 10 days paid time off, insurance, 401k, and more!

Sportsman Boats is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.