Marine QC Inspector – Laminations & Gel Coat

Sea Ray Boats; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sea Ray is seeking a quality inspector to verify laminations, finishes, and gel coat cosmetics across multiple areas. You will audit parts against construction records and prints, identify defects, and enter data into QC2.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to work extended hours. Responsibilities include coating and bonding checks, foam-injection verification, and collaborating with Production to drive improvements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Technical competence in multiple disciplines of boat building.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must work well with others and be a team player.
• Must be flexible to work extended hours to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect products/process in Lamination, Small Parts, and P.I. to ensure conformance to prints, compliance rules, and option specs.
• Check interior/exterior finish against standards and acceptance criteria; identify lamination types and adhesives.
• Identify defects (air, voids, rough glass, delamination; stress cracks, pits, porosity) in fiberglass and gel coat.
• Verify parts are built to lamination print and construction records; verify secondary bonding and bonding quality.
• Audit process adherence and assist production in identifying improvement opportunities; enter findings into QC2 system.
• Assist with foam injection verification and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Flexibility

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Sea Ray is seeking a quality inspector to verify laminations, finishes, and gel coat cosmetics across multiple areas. You will audit parts against construction records and prints, identify defects, and enter data into QC2.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and willingness to work extended hours. Responsibilities include coating and bonding checks, foam-injection verification, and collaborating with Production to drive improvements.