Gelcoat D

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Kilgore (TX); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Skeeter Products, Inc. in Kilgore, Texas is seeking an experienced Autobody or Industrial Painter to join our boat-building team. This role involves operating spray equipment to apply gel coat and flakes to boat molds according to order specifications, and maintaining the spray booth and tools.

The ideal candidate can read work orders, adhere to safety protocols, and work early morning hours. A strong eye for color and attention to detail are essential for quality finishes.

Qualifications

• Experience in autobody or industrial painting in marine or boat manufacturing.
• Ability to read and follow work orders.
• Must wear respirator and work in heat with fumes.
• Detail oriented and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders to check color in which area.
• Assure proper taping has been performed.
• Use air and airless spray guns to apply gel coat and/or flake to molds in required thickness.
• Move boat molds and/or small parts in and out of gel coat booth.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and spray booth.
• Any other duties assigned.

Skills

Autobody painting

Industrial painting

Color matching

Reading work orders

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Tools

Mil-gauge

Spray guns

Job description

About Us:

Skeeter Products, Inc. is a leading boat manufacturing company, known for producing state-of-the-art, high-performance Bass Fishing Boats that set the standard in the boating industry. Our reputation for quality craftsmanship and innovation has made us a top choice for boating enthusiasts worldwide. We're looking for an experienced Autobody or Industrial Painter to join our dynamic team and help us continue producing world-class boats.

JOB SUMMARY:

Operates spray equipment to apply gel coat and/or flake to boat molds as per order specifications.

JOB DUTIES:

• Read work orders to check for color to be applied in which area
• Assure proper taping has been performed
• Use of air and airless bulk spray guns and hand pot spray gun to apply gel coat and/or flake to molds in required thickness
• Move boat molds and/or small parts in and out of gel coat booth
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and keep in proper working order
• Clean and maintain spray booth
• Any other duties assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work early morning hours (5:00a.m.) and flexible hours
• Wear respirator for 10+ hours a day
• Understand the purpose of and how to use a mil-gauge
• Be able to read and write English and be able to paint any color on decks or hulls
• Color sensitivity
• Ability to perform walking, standing, bending, pushing/pulling for 8+ hours a day
• Ability to lift 20 lbs.
• Ability to work in heat
• Ability to work in an environment with chemical fumes, noise
• Manual dexterity
• Detail oriented
• Have good quality habits
• Have good attendance habits
• Ability to follow instructions accurately