Gel Coat B

Bass Pro Shops•Flippin, AR

About The Position

The Gel Coat position applies gel coat to production hull and deck molds using hand-operated spray equipment. Gel coat is a liquid that hardens into a thick protective fiberglass layer and provides a shiny, smooth finish. The role performs work under general supervision using established procedures, with limited alternatives for resolving problems and occasional independent judgment to complete assignments. The employee may also recommend changes to work procedures, policies, and practices. The position requires following safety, quality, health, and chemical protocols, including participation in a respiratory protection program and passing a pulmonary function test to wear a respirator. The work environment includes indoor and outdoor settings and may involve extreme heat and humidity, intermittent extreme noise, dust, fumes, smoke or gases, solvents, and slippery or uneven surfaces.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Follow all safety standards and procedures.
Maintain a positive attitude, high dependability, and promote good morale.
Adhere to quality standards and evolving processes.
Pass a pulmonary function test and follow a respiratory protection program to wear a respirator.

Responsibilities

Operate a spray gun to apply coats of gel coat to molds according to the production schedule, meeting color, finish, and thickness requirements.
Pull tape on deck or hull molds.
Maintain and clean test gel-coating equipment to ensure it operates as required.
Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area.
Follow health, safety, and chemical protocols and processes.
Perform other duties as assigned.