Job Purpose:

We are looking for hardworking individuals to roll layers of fiberglass and resin to hulls and decks. This will include use of rollers, brushes, and a fiberglass gun. Layup employees also insert metal reinforcement pieces into the boat parts, do some light sanding and grinding and other duties as assigned.

Job Details:

• This is a first shift position, and the hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Passing a respirator fit test, wearing a respirator, and being clean shaven are REQUIRED
• All positions are safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position is any position designated in writing by an employer, in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to drug testing AND a respirator evaluation test.

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

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half- mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
• Hand Tools- Rollers, Fiberglass chop gun, grinders, sanders, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass and resin.
• Wash tank chemicals (S280/Super Blue) used for cleaning hands/brushes.

Knowledge includes but is not limited to:

• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Some knowledge of composites
• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Be able to identify the different hulls and decks that are to be laminated.
• Be able to use rollers, brushes, and fiberglass gun.
• Be able to eliminate bubbles in fiberglass once it has been applied.
• Follow instruction of Supervisor/foreman/lead
• Be able to use small hand tools to include scissors, razor knife etc.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Light sanding and grinding of parts when necessary.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks
• Perform other duties, assignments and responsibilities as needed.
• Must be flexible and willing to cross train within the department

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 and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push/pull boat rails/hulls and other pieces as necessary.
• 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 75 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

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 respect 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 and fast-paced environment.
• 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 AND notify appropriate personnel (co-worker/lead/supervisor/etc.).
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bass Cat & Yar-Craft Boats 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

Bass Cat & Yar-Craft Boats 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. Bass Cat & Yar-Craft Boats engages in an interactive process with applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations.