Description
About Nautique Boat Company
With over 100 years of excellence, Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is recognized globally for building the world’s finest ski and wake boats. Since 1925, we’ve led the marine industry through innovation, superior craftsmanship, and a dedication to quality.
Beyond our boats, we’re driven by purpose. Through Nautique Cares, we contribute to causes both locally and around the globe improving that performance, people, and philanthropy go hand-in-hand.
Small Parts Gel Coater
Responsible for preparing molds and applying gel coats to fiberglass boats according to production specifications and quality standards.
This position embodies and champions the core values, standards, and guiding philosophies of Nautique Boat Company, ensuring their consistent application across all duties and organizational initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Essential Functions
1. Spray gelcoat according to production specifications, ensuring proper film thickness (mil thickness) and color application based on work orders.
2. Read and interpret production orders to determine the correct gelcoat color and application requirements.
3. Apply hull and deck identification numbers in the designated locations.
4. Stock and maintain gelcoat materials and supplies.
5. Clean and maintain spray equipment, filters, and pumps at required intervals.
6. Tape, wrap, and prepare molds for gelcoat application.
7. Identify the various gelcoat applications required.
8. Inspect completed parts to ensure they meet quality standards and production specifications.
9. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
10. Follow all instructions provided by the Supervisor, Foreman, or Team Lead.
11. Work effectively as part of a team to complete daily production goals.
12. Safely use small hand tools, including scissors, utility knives, razors, and similar tools.
13. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including a full-face respirator, while performing assigned duties.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice.
KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS
Work Experience: 1 years to < 2 years of related experience with gelcoat or related field
Job-Related Knowledge: Required proficiency in the use of basic hand tools
and equipment, with knowledge of quality control processes and safe forklift
operation.
Special Skills:
Ability to work effectively individually or with a team, perform tasks under time-pressure deadlines, communicate work-related information clearly, and identify when work quality does not meet expected standards.
Working Conditions/Physical Effort:
Non-climate-controlled factory environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature, with exposure to weather conditions, moderate noise, fiberglass, dust, resin, and other designated factory-area conditions.
Standing, bending at the waist and knees, repetitive arm, hand, and shoulder movements, and climbing into and out of boat interiors for extended periods.
Fine motor skills and visual acuity required for multiple tasks, including use of hand tools (grinder, scraper, gel gun, razor knife, blower, etc.)
equipment and the ability to see and identify small quality defects.
Ability to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
Requires proper safety equipment, including safety glasses, half-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit, and other PPE as required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Nautique Boat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Nautique Boat Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a position, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. Nautique Boat Company engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.
Skills Required
- 1 to <2 years related gelcoat or composite finishing experience
- Ability to spray gelcoat and control film (mil) thickness to specs
- Proficiency with basic hand tools and equipment (grinder, scraper, gel gun, razor knife, blower)
- Knowledge of quality control processes and ability to inspect parts for defects
- Safe forklift operation knowledge
- Ability to wear and use required PPE including full-face or half-mask respirator and Tyvek suit
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks (standing, bending, climbing into boats)
- Ability to read and interpret production orders and accurately apply hull/deck identification numbers
What We Do
Nautique Boat Company, a subsidiary of Correct Craft, is a leading American manufacturer specializing in high-performance boats for waterskiing, wakeboarding, and wakesurfing. Since 1925, the company has driven innovation in the marine industry, utilizing award-winning technology and unmatched craftsmanship to produce the world's best inboard towboats. Their commitment to excellence and precision engineering has established them as a gold standard in the watersports market.
