Sanding and Finishing Operator

Marucci Sports, LLC.; Baton Rouge (LA); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marucci Sports in Baton Rouge is seeking a Sanding and Finishing Operator responsible for hand-sanding wooden baseball bats to meet our quality specs. A high school diploma or equivalent is required; wood working experience is preferred but not required. The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

The position offers a stable full-time opportunity with opportunities for skill development in bat finishing and quality assurance processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Thorough understanding of or ability to learn production equipment.
• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Sanding wooden baseball bats by hand.
• Implementing quality control methods to meet high standards.
• Set-up and maintain work areas and equipment per safety procedures.
• Maintain clean work areas and tool inventory.
• Inspect sand jobs and adjust practices to ensure quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Follow directions

Production equipment knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand lathe

Job description

Description

Sanding and Finishing Operator

Marucci Sports was founded by two former MLB players and their athletic trainer who began handcrafting bats for some of the best players in the game from their garage in 2004. Fast forward to today, that dedication to quality and understanding of players’ needs has turned Marucci into an All-American success story, the number one bat preferred by players and The Official Bat of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Position Summary:

Marucci Sports is looking for a Sanding and Finishing Operator! You will be responsible for sanding wooden baseball bats to the quality specifications laid out by the company.

Position Responsibilities:

• Sanding wooden baseball bats by hand.
• Implementing quality control methods to meet the high standards set by the company.
• Technique to sand wooden baseball bats by hand.
• Set-up and maintain work areas and maintain equipment in accordance to safety procedures.
• Maintain clean work areas, tool repair, and equipment inventory.
• Inspect sand jobs and materials, adjusting practices to ensure quality work

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.

Position Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience:

• Wood working experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience using hand lathes is preferred but not required.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note:

Marucci Sports provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability, mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions -including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs - on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Marucci offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development. Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching. Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.