Finish Repair Technician

Brunswick Boat Group•Vonore, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for constructing and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts. This role involves using a variety of tools and materials to ensure high-quality finishes and structural integrity. The position has two grades: Grade 4 – Tech I and Grade 5.2 – Tech II, with Tech II requiring passing a skills test. Brunswick is a global marine leader committed to innovation and transforming experiences on the water.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
2-3 years of boat building experience preferred.
Working knowledge of hand tools.
Ability to read and understand prints and production schedules.
Ability to work with suspended loads and heavy lifting, up to 50lbs.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to adapt to changing requirements in a positive and proactive way.
Excellent attention to detail for identifying defects and inconsistencies in parts and components.
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.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in quality control or inspection, preferably in a manufacturing or marine environment.
Advanced proficiency with precision measuring tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines.
Proven ability to identify and resolve quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
Strong ability to meticulously document inspection findings and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

Building and repairing fiberglass boat hulls, decks, and small parts using hand tools and specialty tools like gel-coat spray equipment, grinders, buffers, and drills.
Inspecting parts and understanding fiberglass finishes or basic use of abrasives.
Handling and applying solvents, paints, pastes, putty, and wax, along with proper disposal.
Follow specific job instructions and provide verbal and/or written status of part completion.
Recognizing and protecting boat components while performing finishing duties.
Advanced knowledge and proficiency in all Tech I job duties (for Tech II).
Satisfactory completion of an internal skills test that will include, but is not limited to: Ability to demonstrate proper gel to catalyst chemical mixture through calculating proper component levels and ability to mix to standard temperatures.
Requires demonstration, in a specified timeframe, of acceptable repair methodologies for the following defects on a small part geometry following gel coat surface acceptance criteria: dual action sand marks and blemishes, pits, pinholes, craters, cracks, mold marks, air voids, takeoff and buff (for Tech II).