Gelcoat Technician - Sprayer

Bass Pro Shops•Clinton, MO

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Gelcoat A position applies gel coat to production hull and deck molds, liners, and small parts by using hand operated spray equipment. This role involves performing pre-spray checks of spray equipment and material, cleaning mold surfaces, operating spray guns to apply various coats of gel coat, and measuring specific amounts of gel coat with a mil gauge. The technician is also responsible for visually checking gelcoat coverage specifications, performing daily cleaning and minor maintenance on spray guns, and maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free work area.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Various pistol grip type spray guns
Hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers and utility knives
Spray pump systems
Ability to identify colors and shades
Ability to pass a respirator test and wear
Wear PPE such as safety glasses with side shields, Tyvek suit
Ability to distinguish basic colors
Ability to distinguish shades of color
Hearing (aid permitted)

Responsibilities

Performs pre-spray check of spray equipment and material to ensure proper operation and appropriate color.
Performs final cleaning of mold surfaces with a tack cloth.
Operates spray gun to apply various coats of gel coat to the molds.
Applies specific amounts of gel coat and measures with a mil gauge.
Checks specifications as to percentage of coverage of gelcoat visually.
Performs daily cleaning and minor maintenance routines on the spray guns.
Maintains clean, safe, and hazard free work area.