Gel Coat Operator

sportsmanboats; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 days paid time off

Insurance

401k

Job summary

Sportsman Boats is seeking an experienced Gelcoat Operator to apply gel coat to molds in a manufacturing setting in Summerville, SC. This full-time role runs Monday–Thursday, 3:00 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and focuses on color, finish, and thickness according to specifications and the production schedule.

You will work to maintain safety, quality, and efficiency, operate gel coating equipment, and support process improvements while ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of gel coating open molds experience.
• Proficient with hand tools, operating a chopper and gel coat gun.
• Knowledge of coating systems preparation, evaluation and application.
• Experience with solvents, gel coats and release agents.
• Ability to pass respirator fit test.
• Ability to follow production schedule and train others.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal.
• Reliable transportation and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform gel coating of hulls, deck molds, and small parts according to production orders.
• Clean, maintain, and test gel coating equipment to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area.
• Ensure high quality of all work.
• Initiate and recommend process improvements.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Gel coat coating

Hand tools

Gel coat gun

Chopper

Solvents handling

Safety training

Train others

Hazardous materials

Quality standards

Tools

Gel coat gun

Chopper

Job description

Sportsman Boats is looking for an experienced GelcoatOperator 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 coatequipment
• 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 transportationand 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.