Gelcoater at Nautique Boat Company Inc – Orlando, Florida

Job Description: Applies Gelcoat to the hull, deck molds, and small parts according to production orders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to spray Gelcoat, check for the proper millage, read orders, and apply the corresponding color requested.
• Be able to apply hull and deck identifying numbers in the proper place.
• Stock Gelcoat.
• Clean Filters and pumps at required intervals.
• You will be taping, wrapping, and prepping molds to be gel coated.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Follow instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks.
• Must be able to wear a full mask respirator.
• Be able to identify the different hulls and decks that need to be gel-coated.
• Be able to use small hand tools, including scissors, razors, knives, etc.
• Inspects all parts to be complete and up to quality standards.
• Any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
• Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Must be able to work effectively individually or with a team.
• Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
• Must have strong attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

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

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, full-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- gelcoat gun, razor knife, and scissors.
• Working directly with gelcoat, fiberglass, and resin.

Knowledge includes but is not limited to:

• Be able to drive a forklift.
• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Physical and Work Requirements:

• Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as needed.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• The ability to see details at close range.
• Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc.)
• This is a safety-sensitive position.