Gel Coater - 3AM-11:30AM in Edgewater, Florida at Dougherty Manufacturing

Job Title: Gel Coat Sprayer

Department: Lamination

Organizational Relationship: Reports directly to the Lamination Supervisor

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 3am – 11:30am (2-15min paid break, 1 - 30 min unpaid lunch)

Job Duties:

• Making sure that molds are clean with no contaminates before spraying
• Setting up, operating and shutting down gel coat guns and pumps
• Spraying gel coat in an even and correct thickness
• Perform two toning on parts when required
• Performing preventative maintenance on equipment
• Reading spray schedules and work orders
• Perform gel coating of boat hulls, boat deck molds, and small parts according to production specifications and production schedule, ensuring color, finish and thicknesses are adhered to
• Responsible for moving molds utilizing forklift
• Knowledge of chemistry, catalysts, resins and other chemicals used in process
• Clean, maintain, and test gel coating equipment to ensure it operates as required
• Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area
• Ensure high quality of all work done
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Flexible schedule; night and/or early morning shifts
• Performs housekeeping and other job-related duties assigned by supervisor
• All other duties required by the Lamination Manager and the Plant Manager

Additional Skills and Competencies:

• Basic mathematical skills
• Meeting production schedules
• Knowing chemicals, their dangers, safety procedures, mixing procedures and time limits
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Follow safety and health standards – use of protective equipment as required
• Ability to work 8+ hour day shifts (sitting, standing, bending and reaching) and moderate lifting up to 50 lbs
• Understand and comply with health, safety and regulatory requirements
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Perform other duties as assigned by management, supervisors and/or management.

Required education and experience: High School Diploma or equivalent, 2 - 5 years of experience with gel coating and fiberglass experience. Prefer knowledge with fiberglass and resin, spray painting, composites, marine material knowledge and marine experience.

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Working Conditions

Works inside with occasional outside work.

Physical Effort

Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with infrequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; stooping, kneeling or crawling with moderate effort; reaching and handling is required often with moderate effort; pushing and pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Physical Environment

Exposure to dirt, dust, hazardous substances and equipment does exist; they occur often. Protective eyewear is required when in production area.

Sensory Attention

Senses of seeing, smelling and touching are required with extreme concentration for long duration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.