Gelcoat Technician - Detail Repair

Bass Pro Shops•Clinton, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for touch up and repair of imperfections, scratches, and cracks in the surface gel coat of the boats before they reach the assembly department of the manufacturing process. The role involves mixing gel coat and catalyst, preparing flawed areas, applying catalyzed gel coat, and sanding, buffing, and polishing the repaired area. The technician will also participate in detail audits to ensure quality and communicate with leads and supervisors regarding repairs. Maintaining a clean and hazard-free work area is also a responsibility.

Requirements

Ability to distinguish colors
Depth perception
Detailed manipulation with fingers and hands

Responsibilities

Touch up or repair defects in surface gel coat, determined by the Auditor.
Mix appropriate amounts of gel coat and catalyst in a small container for use during the patching process.
Prepare flawed areas for patching by using dremel tools and sanding equipment.
Apply a specified amount of catalyzed gel coat to the repair by use of a spray gun or by blading a patch.
Sand, buff, and polish the repaired area after the patch or sprayed gel coat has cured.
Participate in the detail audit to ensure quality of the boat and/or the repairs.
Responsible for communicating with the lead and supervisor to determine what repairs will be made.
Keep area clean and hazard free.