Polish and Inspect / Finish / Buff Associate

Sportsman Boats Mfg.

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Compensation

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Location

Summerville, SC

Work Authorization

Not specified

Job overview

Sportsman Boats Mfg. is hiring a Polish and Inspect / Finish / Buff Associate. Sportsman Boats is seeking Polish and Inspect Associates to examine boat surfaces for defects in the fiberglass finish. Responsibilities include polishing, sanding, re-coating, and re-finishing surfaces to perfection. Candidates should have experience with basic hand and power tools, strong attention to detail, and good eyesight. The role requires the ability to follow instructions, work as a team, and meet attendance requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Key focus areas include Inspect boat surfaces for defects such as air bubbles, cuts, cracks, chips, and fiberglass thickness, Use hand and power tools, sanders, and grinders to repair fiberglass surfaces, and Trim excess fiberglass from the edge of boat hulls.

Successful candidates bring Ability To Understand And Follow Instructions, Strong Attention To Detail, and Good Eye Sight. Important skills include Hand Tools, Meters, Gauges, Power Equipment, Sanders, and Buffers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Hand ToolsMetersGaugesPower EquipmentSandersBuffersGrindersFollow InstructionsAttention to DetailTeam MemberMinimal SupervisionWork in Fast-Paced Environment

Qualifications

Good EyesightAbility to Bend, Stoop, Climb in and Out of BoatsAbility to Stand for Up to 8 Hours Per DayMeet Sportsman's Attendance Requirements

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Sportsman Boats is looking for Polish and Inspect Associates to inspect the surfaces of our boats looking for defects in the fiberglass finish. You will polish, sand, re-coat, and re-finish the surface to perfection.

What you will do:

Inspect boat surfaces for defects such as air bubbles, cuts, cracks, chips, and thickness of fiberglass, etc.
Use hand and power tools, sanders, and grinders to repair fiberglass surfaces
Trim excess fiberglass from edge of boat hull
Polish to perfection using buffers, wax, and towels
Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To be considered you must have:

Experience and proficiency with basic hand tools , meters, gauges, and power equipment - sanders, buffers, grinders, etc.
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Strong attention to detail
Good eye sight
Ability to bend, stoop, climb in and out of boats and stand for up to 8 hours per day
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to meet Sportsman's attendance requirements
Ability to work in fast-paced, ever changing environment

Why should you consider joining the Sportsman team?

We promote from within on a regular and consistent basis
Every employee is offered lean manufacturing and 5s training
Our employees are treated with respect
We offer quarterly production bonuses
You will learn from the best in the industry
Great benefits including 10 days paid time off, insurance, 401k, and more!

Sportsman Boats is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Apply online or come by our plant at 113 Sportsman Way, Summerville, SC 29483.

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