Lamination 1

Godfrey; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey in Elkhart, Indiana, is seeking a fiberglass repair technician to work on boat decks and hulls, inside and outside. You will repair floors, helms, seat boxes, sinks and ladder pockets, ensuring high-quality gel coat finishes.

The role requires lifting up to 30 pounds, standing for long periods, using air tools and buffers, and following PPE and safety guidelines. You will collaborate with Team Leads and Supervisors to meet daily targets in a non-airconditioned production environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use air tools such as palm sanders, air buffers and electric buffers.
• Must be able to work with chemicals including acetone, buffing compound, gel coat, and catalyst.
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 30 pounds of material.
• Ability to continuously stand, walk, reach while frequently crouching, bending, and climbing throughout the workday.

Responsibilities

• Fiberglass repair on boat decks and hulls, inside and outside, including floors, helms, seat boxes, sinks and ladder pockets.
• Inspect parts for defects and repair air voids, scratches, mold marks and thin gel.
• Follow Company safety PPE guidelines and Code of Conduct & Employee Handbook.
• Collaborate with Team Leads, Group Leaders, Supervisors and Plant Manager to meet daily targets.

Job description

Position Overview Fiberglass Repair - - Inside and Outside of all boat decks & hulls, repair all areas including floors, helms, seat boxes, sinks, and ladder pockets.

Essential Job Functions

• Inspecting all parts for defects and repairing all air voids, scratches, mold marks and thin gel
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to use air tools; palm sanders, air buffers and electric buffers
• Must be able to work with chemicals including acetone, buffing compound, gel coat, and catalyst
• Must be able to life and handle up to 30 pounds of material
• 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.
• 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

• Respirator
• Tyvek Suit
• 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.