Boston Whaler Finisher I
About The Position
As part of the Boston Whaler team, the Finisher I repairs fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts, helping deliver a flawless product. The role involves inspecting parts and applying fiberglass finishing techniques using materials such as paint, wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and paste. The employee follows specific job instructions, reads directions, and provides verbal or written updates on part completion. The position requires adherence to safety and quality standards, including chemical-handling requirements and use of personal protective equipment. Work may involve moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals; noise levels are usually moderate.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Follow safety and quality standards, including chemical handling and use of personal protective equipment.
- Understand the handling and application of solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, including proper disposal.
- Ability to read and understand blueprints.
- Ability to use hand and pneumatic tools, buffers, and abrasive sanding tools.
- Ability to work near coworkers in a team environment and display mutual respect.
- Fluency in speaking, reading, understanding, and writing English.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of finishing experience in the marine industry.
- Fiberglass repair and finishing experience.
Responsibilities
- Repair fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using paint, wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and paste.
- Use gel-coat spray equipment, spray guns, grinders, buffers, drills, and other hand or specialty tools and fixtures.
- Inspect parts and apply fiberglass finishing techniques or basic abrasives.
- Follow verbal and written directions and specific job instructions.
- Read and provide verbal or written updates on part completion.
- Follow safety and quality standards, chemical-handling standards, and personal protective equipment requirements.
- Handle and properly dispose of solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) with up to 4% company match
- Health Savings Account with company contribution
- Wellbeing program
- Product purchase discounts
- Additional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
