Gelcoat/Paint

Department: Gelcoat

Manager/Supervisor: FRP Manager

Operates spray equipment to apply gel coat and/or flake to boat molds as per order specifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Read work orders to check for color to be applied in which area
  • Assure proper taping has been performed
  • Use of air and airless bulk spray guns and hand pot spray gun to apply gel coat and/or flake to molds in required thickness
  • Move boat molds and/or small parts in and out of gel coat booth
  • Clean and maintain spray equipment and keep in proper working order
  • Clean and maintain spray booth
  • Any other duties assigned

Minimum Educational and Work Qualifications

  • Ability to work early morning hours (5:00 a.m.) and flexible hours
  • Wear respirator for 8+ hours a day
  • Understand the purpose of and how to use a mil-gauge
  • Be able to read and write English and be able to paint any color on decks or hulls
  • Color sensitivity
  • Ability to perform walking, standing, bending, pushing/pulling for 8+ hours a day
  • Ability to lift 20 lbs
  • Ability to work in the heat
  • Ability tot work in an environment with chemical fumes, noise
  • Manual dexterity
  • Detail orientated
  • Have good quality habits
  • Have good attendance habits
  • Ability to follow instructions accurately