Gel Coater (Nights)

Brunswick Corporation•Vonore, TN

6d•$24 - $27

About The Position

The Gel Coater applies gelcoat to boat molds, hulls, decks, and molded components to create a high-quality, durable, visually consistent finish. The role supports boat manufacturing by preparing surfaces, measuring, mixing, and catalyzing gelcoat materials, applying coatings with spray equipment, monitoring curing, and inspecting finished surfaces. The Gel Coater collaborates with lamination and finishing teams and follows established safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to measure, mix, and apply gelcoat materials according to written work instructions and specifications.
Ability to operate spray equipment, hand tools, and finishing tools used in gelcoat or fiberglass manufacturing.
Ability to read and follow work instructions, production schedules, and safety procedures.
Ability to visually inspect gelcoated surfaces and identify common defects or inconsistencies.
Ability to work safely with chemicals, resins, catalysts, and solvents while following PPE and safety requirements.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing for extended periods and exposure to noise, dust, and fumes.
Willingness to work scheduled hours, including overtime, as required to meet production demands.
Ability to wear required PPE, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and gloves.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in gelcoat application, fiberglass manufacturing, composites, painting, or marine production.
Experience applying gelcoat with spray guns in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
Familiarity with mold preparation, masking techniques, and surface preparation processes.
Basic understanding of gelcoat curing characteristics and common surface defects.
Experience in a boat, marine, or fiberglass manufacturing environment.
Experience in a team-based production setting with quality and productivity standards.

Responsibilities

Prepare molds and surfaces by cleaning, masking, inspecting, and confirming readiness for spraying.
Measure, mix, and catalyze gelcoat according to specifications, work instructions, and environmental conditions.
Apply gelcoat to molds, hulls, decks, and molded components using spray equipment to achieve specified thickness, coverage, and finish quality.
Monitor application and curing to prevent and identify defects such as runs, fisheyes, orange peel, and uneven coverage.
Inspect finished surfaces and perform minor touch-ups or corrections to meet quality and cosmetic standards.
Operate, clean, and maintain gelcoat spray equipment, tools, and work areas.
Safely operate forklifts and/or tugger vehicles to transport, stage, load, and unload molds, materials, and finished components.
Maintain cleanliness, follow safety requirements and PPE procedures, and promptly report hazards to a supervisor.