Job Title: Gelcoat Repair

Job Title: Gelcoat Repair

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Assembly Manager

Revision Date: December 2016

Job Description: Inspects Gelcoat for any imperfections and repairs if necessary. Each boat is then sanded and buffed to a high gloss shine. Patch & Polish includes the duties of underwater gear and splatter.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Will identify and correct imperfections in the gelcoat with gelcoat patching, sanders and buffing
• Inspects all boats after production to ensure that gelcoat is complete and up to quality standards.
• Apply waterproof splatter paint to the hull of the boat.
• Install underwater gear to hull including laser alignment of the shaft.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work in non climate controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at waist, knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb into and out of interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment to include respirator when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.

Tools used in this occupation include but are not limited to:

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, dust/mist respirator
• Hand Tools- screwdrivers, buffers, air file, drill, and sanders.
• Cleaners- All Purpose Cleaner, mineral spirits, acetone, soap and water.

Knowledge includes but is not limited to:

• Attention to detail for gelcoat imperfections.
• Be able to use orbital sander and buffer.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• Must be able to operate forklift when necessary
• Must be able to use and maintain hand tools such as drill, air file, sander etc.

• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Skills include but are not limited to:

• Active Listening- Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Reading Comprehension- Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Time Management- Manage one’s own time and respecting the time of others.
• Judgment and Decision Making- Consider the relative coasts and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team.

Abilities include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• The ability to see details at close range.

Work Styles include but are not limited to:

• Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Attention to Detail- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Stress Tolerance- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
• Integrity- Job requires being honest and ethical behavior.
• Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Americans with Disability Specifications

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions, normal office environment or factory environment that is not climate controlled. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The factory in certain areas maintains a high fiberglass and dust environment.

Personal Protective Equipment might be required in certain areas of the factory including but not limited to safety glasses, respirator, hearing protection, gloves and protective garments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Nautique Boat Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Nautique Boat Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Nautique Boat Company expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Nautique Boat Company’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

By signing this job description, you understand your job tasks and responsibilities. According to Nautique Boat Company policy employees are not eligible for transfer until completion of one year of employment unless initiated by the company.

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