Mold Maintenance Technician

Nautique Boat Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautique Boat Company in Orlando, FL is seeking a Mold Maintenance and Tooling technician to inspect, wax, and maintain production molds used for gelcoat applications in our ski and wake boat manufacturing. The role requires buffing, prepping molds for production, and assisting in new mold construction.

Candidates should be detail-oriented, able to work under time pressure, and capable of using small hand tools and working with fiberglass, resin, and gel coat.

Qualifications

• Familiar with gelcoat spraying, amination, and Bondo applications.
• Able to use a fiberglass chop gun.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Understanding of production processes and quality control.
• Prototyping concepts knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prep molds for gelcoat, buffing and waxing.
• Ensure a mold is ready for production.
• Follow instructions from Manager/Supervisor/lead.
• Use small hand tools for mold maintenance.
• Assist in constructing new molds for the production line.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Inspect parts for quality and completeness.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Communication

Quality awareness

Work under pressure

Tools

PPE (Safety glasses, respirator)

Hand tools (sanders, buffers, drills)

Fiberglass handling tools

Job description

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence,

Description

About Nautique Boat Company

With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.

Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand. Learn more at www.nautique.com.

Job Summary

Mold Maintenance and Tooling- Waxes, cleans, inspects, and maintains molds. Sand molds, apply Gelcoat in between pulls, and does any patching and repair work.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for receiving and prepping the molds for gelcoat. Requires buffing and waxing.
• Responsible for making sure a mold is ready to move on to production.
• Follow instructions of the Manager/Supervisor/lead
• Be able to use small hand tools, including grinders, sanders, screwdrivers, drills, scissors, razor knife, etc.
• Will help in the construction of new molds for the production line.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills And Abilities For Success In This Position

• Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Follow instructions of the Manager/Supervisor/lead.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

Requirements

Tools used in this occupation include but is not limited to:

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses may need a half-mask, dust/mist respirator, and Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- Rollers, sanders, buffers, screwdrivers, drills, razor knife, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass, resin, and gel coat.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience include but is not limited to the following:

• Working concept of prototypes.
• Must be familiar with gelcoat spraying, the amination process, and Bondo applications.
• Must be able to use a fiberglass chop gun.
• Be able to drive a forklift.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Physical And Work Requirements

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment, including a respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc.).
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.