Assembler

RJ Dougherty Associates LLC•Edgewater, FL

21d

About The Position

Everglades Boats is seeking an assembler to help build premium offshore fishing boats. The role focuses on installing decks and hardware components, bilge and water systems, hydraulic and fuel fittings, hoses, tanks, and connections. The assembler also performs electrical assembly of consoles; routes, terminates, and secures marine-grade wiring; installs electrical panels, switches, batteries, and electronic components; and inspects installed parts and verifies proper system function. The position is performed in a non-climate-controlled environment that may include working in the sun, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration, and loud noise. Employees use required personal protective equipment and must work cautiously and efficiently in potentially hazardous conditions. The role requires annual HAZWASTE training and basic ability to use computers or tablets. Work days may involve shifts of 10 hours or more, including planned and unplanned overtime.

Requirements

Experience using hand tools such as a tape measure, razor knives, screw gun, drill, and ratchet.
Ability to regularly lift, push, or pull battery weights of 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to climb safely, including stairs, scaffolding, ladders, and ramps, to access boats and boat equipment.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including in the sun.
Ability to work independently and stay on task.
Ability to solve problems with little assistance.
Attention to detail and ability to identify defects.
Must be able to work a 10-hour shift or more in one work day, including planned and unplanned overtime.
Ability to work cautiously but efficiently in potentially hazardous conditions.
Basic understanding of and ability to use computers or tablets.
Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; frequent lifting or moving of up to 15 pounds; and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
Use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, protective suits, dust masks, and respirators.
Complete annual HAZWASTE training.

Nice To Haves

Previous boat or manufacturing assembly experience is highly preferred.
Previous assembly experience.
Previous experience with electrical assembly, wiring, or installation in a marine, automotive, or similar manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of DC electrical systems, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
Experience routing, terminating, crimping, and heat-shrinking electrical connections.
Familiarity with installing marine electronics, battery systems, switches, and control panels.
Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as multimeters to verify connections and troubleshoot basic issues.
Knowledge of proper wire management, labeling, and securing techniques in a marine environment.

Responsibilities

Assemble premium offshore fishing boats.
Install decks and hardware components.
Install bilge and water systems, hydraulic and fuel fittings, hoses, tanks, and connections.
Perform electrical assembly of consoles.
Route, terminate, and secure marine-grade wiring.
Install and connect electrical wiring, panels, switches, batteries, and electronic components.
Inspect installed parts and verify proper system function.
Work cautiously and efficiently in potentially hazardous conditions.