Foam/Sanding

Excel Boat Company•Mountain View, AR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prep - Wash/Foam role works in the Paint Department, which prepares and paints boats, and reports to the Paint Supervisor. The position performs boat washing, pre-sanding, sanding, taping, foaming, and related cleanup and material-handling tasks. The employee operates and maintains pressure-washing, sanding, and foam equipment; supports boat movement and foam preparation; and coordinates work with the office, supervisor, and other employees. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced industrial boat-building environment, with physical demands that include standing and moving throughout the day, frequent lifting, and working in both hot and cold conditions. Compensation is $15.00 per hour.

Requirements

Exhibit trustworthiness and honesty.
Read a tape measure and understand fractions and basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Be capable of using basic hand tools.
Maintain effective communication with employees and management.
Demonstrate attention to detail to support quality and safety.
Be able to stand throughout the workday without sitting on the job.
Be able to perform repetitive hand and arm movements and walk, climb, balance, twist, turn, grasp, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; work intermittently from a ladder may be required.
Frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds, or more collectively, and frequently lift 50–75 pounds over the shoulder and outward.
Be able to work in both cold and hot environments.
Communicate and socialize effectively with management, other departments, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot the pressure washer and DA sander.
Perform the complete washing, pre-sanding, and sanding processes for boats and consoles.
Perform pre-foam taping and post-foam untaping and cleanup.
Apply appropriate sanding techniques for different situations.
Obtain certification for forklift operation, crane operation, and foam technician work.
Position the boat jack for foaming, install foam plugs after foaming, and load and offload boats onto the rotisserie.
Understand foam characteristics to improve production and reduce waste.
Operate and maintain foam equipment, including changing material tanks.
Read the production tracker and shipping schedule and identify items associated with the department.
Foam all boat models, identify incorrectly applied foam, and correct foaming errors.
Drain unmixed chemicals and water from boats, organize loose parts on pallets, and maintain work-order records.
Communicate production-planning needs to the office or supervisor.
Maintain communication with employees and management, keep the work area and tools clean and organized, and encourage the team.
Train department employees to perform their jobs and lead by example.
Perform essential duties satisfactorily in a fast-paced industrial environment.