Gel Coater

Brunswick Corporation • Vonore, TN

3d • $23 - $26

About The Position

Gel Coater applies gel coats to molds and boat surfaces, ensuring a superior finish. This role includes preparing molds, mixing gel coat materials, and using spray equipment for application. Precision and strict adherence to safety standards is essential.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail
• Proven problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Willing and able to be cross-functionally trained throughout the workstation to cover and fill in for absenteeism.
• Broad range of skill & working knowledge of work tasks plus working knowledge of related tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills.
• Must be willing to work extra hours required to assure timely completion of critical projects.

Nice To Haves

• Must demonstrate the ability to work well with teams professional or otherwise.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability to use hand, battery, and pneumatic tools.
• Ability to work near co-workers and work in areas with limited space.
• Skills in forklift, overhead hoist, computer, fiberglass and/or gel-coat applications preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs elementary and routine mix and lay-up of composite materials, fiberglass, resins, and catalysts onto mold surface using various hand tools.
• Utilization of open mold and vacuum infusion processes.
• Works with various resins, gelcoats, fiberglass materials, foam, and structural adhesives.
• Installs wood and other components into fiberglass hulls, decks, and small part molds.
• Operates a variety of power tools including but not limited to saws, drills, grinders, and overhead hoists.
• Locates parts by hand or by utilizing detailed blueprints, work instructions, tools, and/or fixtures.
• Sanding of fiberglass hulls, decks, and small part molds.
• Maintain cleanliness, ensure safety compliance to include PPE adherence, safety policy adherence, and safe behaviors and conditions.
• Must possess the desire and ambition to always work safely and report all hazards to their supervisor immediately.
• Must understand basic terminology such as OSHA, DEP, and other regulatory agencies.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, etc.

Benefits

• Employees may be eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, which includes medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), wellbeing program, product purchase discounts, and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees