Upholsterer

Nautique Boat Company; Orlando, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nautique Boat Company, a leader in ski and wake boat manufacturing, is seeking an Upholsterer to attach vinyl coverings and prepare boat components for installation. You will work in a production setting, using hand tools and safety gear to apply skins, trim edges, and ensure precise alignment.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work under time pressure, and teamwork in a non-climate-controlled environment.

Qualifications

• Able to read orders and identify parts needed to maintain production.
• Able to use and maintain hand tools listed above.
• Good hand-eye coordination and attention to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Attach vinyl coverings onto proper parts before installation in boats.
• Install bolts and fasten parts using screw gun as required.
• Inspect skins for defects and ensure alignment of stripes.
• Tighten edges, trim excess vinyl, and finish with hems when needed.
• Keep work area clean and follow all safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Tools

Foam knives

Razor knives

Drills

Hole saws

Heat gun

Staple gun

Steamer

Job description

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.

Job Description: Upholsterer attaches vinyl coverings onto the proper parts before being installed in the boats.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Using a screw gun, installs bolts into pre-drilled holes and tighten them down.
• Inspects skins for defects, trims, excess threads, and vinyl.
• Places skins over parts and aligns stripes.
• Pull vinyl tight over part and staples around edges, making sure that edges and stripes stay aligned.
• Finish with screen and hem when necessary.
• Inspects all parts after production to ensure that all parts are complete and up to quality standards.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Follow the instruction of the Manager/Supervisor/Lead
• Inspects all parts to be complete and up to quality standards.
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

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 individually or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• 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.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.

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

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half-mask respirator when spraying glue.
• Hand Tools- foam knives, razor knives, drills, hole saws, scissors, heat gun, staple gun, steamer.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience but not limited to:

• Must be able to use and maintain hand tools such as foam knives, razor knives, drills, hole saws, etc.
• Must be able to identify different boat model parts.
• Must be able to help unload supply trucks.
• Follow the instruction of the Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• Must have good hand-eye – coordination.
• Must be able to repair damaged parts when necessary.
• Be able to read orders and identify parts that are needed to maintain the production schedule.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.
• Must have good hand-eye – coordination.
• 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.

Physical 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.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• 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.