Boston Whaler Job Fair

Brunswick Corporation•Edgewater, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests™,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Boston Whaler will hold a job fair on Tuesday January 13th (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and Wednesday January 14th (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM) We are hiring for Assembly, Finishing, Lamination and more! Please apply into the req and during the week of January 5th, a recruiter will review your application, contact you, and provide you with more details of the job fair. We will be doing interviews and offers onsite! Position Overview (Assembly): As part of the talented Assembly team, you will be a skilled and detail-oriented professional responsible for assembling, fitting, and installing various components to construct boats, watercraft, or marine vessels. The role requires a strong understanding of mechanical processes, hand tools, and the ability to follow technical instructions accurately. Boat assemblers play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the finished product. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Position Overview (Finishing): The Fiberglass Finisher will be responsible for repairs of fiberglass boat hulls, decks and small parts. They are key drivers of delivering a flawless product by using a variety of skills. They will be responsible for inspection and have an understanding of fiberglass finishing. They will need to use a variety of tools which include but not limited to: spray guns, buffers, grinders, drills and/or other specialty tools and fixtures. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Position Overview (Lamination): A fiberglass laminator creates components for boats applying fiberglass to a mold. The fiberglass laminator ensures that all areas of the mold are covered in a sufficient amount of resin-saturated, fiberglass matting to provide the desired strength of the finished component, using a tool called a chop gun or hands to press the resin-saturated, fiberglass matting into the mold. Once the fiberglass is sprayed/laid onto the mold it is then pressed out to remove all of the air bubbles and air pockets from the fiberglass matting so that the mold can produce a solid sheet of fiberglass. When it is a 2-part mold, spacing blocks will need to be strategically placed and one mold will be inserted into the other. Mixing the resins and removing the cured product from the mold, are tasks to be included within this position.

Responsibilities

Boat Assembly: Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and work orders to assemble boats. Assemble various boat components, including hulls, decks, cabins, bulkheads, and other structural elements.
Installation and Fitment: Ensure proper alignment and fitting of components, including using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments to achieve precise tolerances.
Quality Control: Perform quality checks throughout the assembly process to identify defects, inaccuracies, or deviations from specifications. Address any issues promptly and collaborate with the quality assurance team to maintain high-quality standards.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to minimize workplace accidents and maintain a safe working environment. Report any safety concerns or incidents to supervisors immediately.
Team Collaboration: Work closely with other boat assemblers, technicians, engineers, and designers to coordinate tasks and ensure smooth workflow. Provide support assistance and Training for colleagues when required.
Tool and Equipment Maintenance: Maintain and care for assembly tools, equipment, and machinery. Report any malfunctions or the need for repairs to the appropriate department and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Time Management: Complete assigned tasks within specified time frames to meet production schedules and deadlines.
Repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using spray gun with paint, buffer with wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and/or paste
Hand tools may include gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffer, drill, or other specialty tools and fixtures
Understand and follow verbal and written directions
Responsible for parts inspection and have an understanding of fiberglass finish or basic use of abrasives
Works following specific job instructions, frequently reading and providing verbal and/or written status of part completion
Ensure required parts and raw materials are ready to run when they are scheduled
Arrange material in a certain order or pattern according to documentation using numbers, letters, words or pictures.
Spray fiberglass and/or lays sheets of fiberglass on part mold
Once the fiberglass is sprayed/laid onto the form, press the layers into place and use a roller to smooth out any wrinkles or voids.
Ability to use fiberglass chop guns
Use hands and arms as well as rollers in handling, installing, positioning, and to manipulate material.
Use mil gauge for gel coats and fiberglass to ensure the right amount of material is being applied
Ensure that material and storage, in area of assignment, appears clean and tidy.
Participate in continuous improvement and cost saving initiatives.
Participate in EH&S and Quality initiatives.
Ability to operate material handling equipment such as platform trucks, forklifts, aerial work platforms, pallet jacks, overhead hoist, etc.
Able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required which may include respirators, gloves, chemical resistance aprons, and chemical resistant suits.