Godfrey Marine - Assembly Plant 1

Highwater Marine, LLC/Pontoon Boat, LLC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

2 Weeks Paid Paternity Leave

401k Matching

Stock Ownership Plan

Polaris Rentals

Job summary

Godfrey Marine, a Polaris, Inc. division, is expanding its Elkhart team and hiring Assembly Associates across competency levels. You will hands-on craft pontoon and deck boats from the ground up, using hand and power tools, and contribute to safety and quality standards.

We value training and internal growth; prior marine or manufacturing experience is a plus, but a great attitude and work ethic with our training program can lead to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read prints and use a tape measure.
• Experience with common hand tools to assemble parts.
• Able to follow safety and PPE guidelines.
• Stand/walk for long periods in a non-airconditioned environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high-quality marine components, structures, hardware, and accessories.
• Inspect finished parts for safety, quality, and craft standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional team on production lines.
• Participate in training programs to expand manufacturing skills.

Skills

Read prints

Tape measure

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Screw gun

Impact gun

Caulking gun

Air tool

Sanders

Job description

At Godfrey Marine, we don't just build boats - we build the ultimate experiences on the water. As a proud division of Polaris, Inc., a Fortune 500 leader in powersports and marine innovation, we combine the close-knit, passionate culture of a local manufacture with the stability, resources, and unmatched benefits of a global industry giant.

We are expanding our Elkhart Team and hiring Assembly Associates across a variety of competency levels. Whether you are a seasoned marine manufacturing professional looking to advance your career or a motivated individual eager to learn a rewarding trade, we want to talk to you. Prior marine or manufacturing experience is a plus, but if you bring a great attitude and strong work ethic, we are fully committed to training you!

As an Assembly Associate, you will play a hands‑on role in crafting our world-class pontoon and deck boats from the ground up.

• Assemble high-quality marine components, structures, hardware, and accessories using standard hand and power tools
• Inspect finished parts and assemblies to ensure they meet our rigorous safety, quality, and craft standards
• Collaborate with cross‑functional team members to maintain clean, safe, and efficient production lines.
• Participate in training programs expand your manufacturing skill set and advance within the company.

Position Overview

Production Tier 1 competency level ranges from no experience to approximately (6) months of transferable job experience. In order to remain an employee in good standing the employee must meet these minimum requirements.

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of air tools and hand tools such as screw guns, impact guns, caulking guns staple guns, air ratchets, and sanders
• Must be able to read prints and use a tape measure
• Able to understand and follow the requirements, policies, and guidelines set forth within the Code of Conduct & Employee Handbook expectations
• Must have reliable transportation to get to work
• Must be able to follow the Company's Safety and Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) guidelines

Company Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Contributions to Health Savings Accounts
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Employee EAP Program
• Employee Real Appeal Program
• Employer Funded Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• FREE Life Insurance Plans for Employees, Spouses and Dependents
• 2 Weeks of Paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Polaris Assistance Fund
• Matching 401k up to 5%
• Annual Employee Stock Ownership Plans and Employer Contributions
• Employee Discounts on all Polaris Products
• FREE Polaris Unit Rentals including off-road vehicles and Polaris Slingshot Rentals

Requirements

• Ability to continuously stand, walk, reach while frequently crouching, bending, & climbing throughout the workday.
• Must be able to work in a non-airconditioned environment.
• Ability to professionally work with team members, Team Leads, Group Leaders, and Supervisors to achieve daily work targets.
• Prior experience with common hand tools to assemble parts. This will be demonstrated by successfully passing the bench, simulation test.
• Must be able to listen, understand, and follow the instructions and coaching feedback provided by Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors and/or Plant Manager.
• Ability to understand importance of following work instructions to compete the daily work targets with zero defects.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to professionally and effectively communicate with Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors and Plant Manager.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changes in responsibility (work duties) processes, procedures, or work schedules.

PPE Requirements

• Safety glasses & shoes when inside production areas.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.