Marine Parts Inspector & Finish Repair Tech

Brunswick; Tennessee; On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Brunswick is seeking a Parts Inspector/Finish Repair Tech in Vonore, TN to construct and repair fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts with attention to quality finishes. You will use gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills, inspect finishes, and manage solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax while following precise job instructions.

Tech II requires advanced skills and a pass of an internal skills test, including gel coat chemistry, repair methods, and defect correction,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-3 years of boat building experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand tools.
• Ability to read and understand prints and production schedules.
• Ability to work with suspended loads and heavy lifting, up to 50lbs.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way.
• Excellent attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies in parts and components.

Responsibilities

• Tech I: Build and repair fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using hand tools and specialty tools like gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills.
• Inspect parts and understand fiberglass finishes or basic use of abrasives.
• Handle solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, with proper disposal.
• Follow specific job instructions and provide verbal and/or written status of part completion.
• Recognize and protect boat components while performing finishing duties.
• Tech II: Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Tech I duties and pass internal skills test including gel-to-catalyst mixing and defect repair methods.

Skills

Boat building

Hand tools

Reading prints

Production schedules

Heavy lifting

Communication skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Coordinate measuring machines

Job description

Brunswick is seeking a Parts Inspector/Finish Repair Tech in Vonore, TN to construct and repair fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts with attention to quality finishes. You will use gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills, inspect finishes, and manage solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax while following precise job instructions.

Tech II requires advanced skills and a pass of an internal skills test, including gel coat chemistry, repair methods, and defect correction,