Gelcoat D

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; Kilgore (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skeeter Products, Inc. in Kilgore, Texas, is seeking an experienced Autobody or Industrial Painter to apply gel coat and flakes to boat molds in accordance with order specifications.

The role requires operating spray equipment, reading work orders, and maintaining safety by wearing a respirator and adhering to quality standards; candidates must read/write English and handle heat and chemical fumes.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work early morning hours (5:00 a.m.) and maintain flexible shifts.
• Must wear respirator for extended periods.
• Able to read a mil-gauge and understand color specifications.
• Read/write English and mix/apply color on decks or hulls.
• Must have good color sensitivity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate spray equipment to apply gel coat and/or flake as per order specifications.
• Read work orders to identify color and area to coat.
• Ensure proper taping and masking before spraying.
• Move boat molds in and out of gel coat booth as needed.
• Clean and maintain spray equipment and spray booth.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Early hours

Respirator use

Mil-gauge use

Read/write English

Color vision

Dexterity

Detail oriented

Tools

Airless spray guns

Gel coat spray equipment

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