Gelcoat Detail Repair Technician

Bass Pro Shops; Clinton (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Voluntary benefits

401k Retirement Savings

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

And more!

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a skilled Gel coat repair technician to touch up imperfections in boat surfaces before assembly. You will mix gel coat, prepare areas with Dremel and sanding tools, and apply repairs using spray or patch techniques.

Ideal candidates will have experience with gel coat repair, color matching, and finishing with sanding and buffing. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to mix gel coat and catalyst accurately.
• Color matching to repair surfaces convincingly.
• Proficient use of spray guns or blading for patches.

Responsibilities

• Touch up or repair defects in surface gel coat as directed.
• Mix appropriate amounts of gel coat and catalyst for patches.
• Prepare flawed areas with tools (Dremel, sanding) prior to patching.
• Apply catalyzed gel coat via spray or patching.
• Sand, buff, and polish repaired areas after curing.
• Participate in detail audit to ensure repair quality.
• Communicate with lead and supervisor on repairs.
• Keep work area clean and hazard-free.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Gel coat repair

Color matching

Spray gun operation

Dremel tool operation

Sanding

Detail orientation

Tools

Spray gun

Dremel tools

Sanding equipment

Gel coat

Job description

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a skilled Gel coat repair technician to touch up imperfections in boat surfaces before assembly. You will mix gel coat, prepare areas with Dremel and sanding tools, and apply repairs using spray or patch techniques.

Ideal candidates will have experience with gel coat repair, color matching, and finishing with sanding and buffing. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing setting.