Gel Coat Finisher (FT) Job at Midnight Express Powerboats
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform gelcoat repair and finishing of hulls, decks and small parts according to production orders.
- Repair activities include repairing all manner of defects, including scratches, mold marks, fairing, longboarding.
- Finishing includes the ability to respray gelcoat in large and small areas, surface preparation, and sanding/long boarding of large areas.
- Finishing including sanding, polishing, waxing, and application of compound to large and small areas.
- Color matching and spraying of light and dark gelcoat colors with no haze, or halo.
- Clean, maintain, and test gel coating equipment to ensure it operates as required.
- Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area.
- Ensure quality of all work done.
- Must possess the desire and ambition to work safely at all times.
- Initiate and recommend process improvements.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in gelcoat repair and finish.
- Proficient use of hand tools and operating a gel coat gun and smaller compressed air applicators and pressure pots.
- Proficient in the use of Disc Agitating (DA) type sanders, rotary buffers, and all hand sanding techniques.
- Knowledge and experience in the preparation, evaluation, and application of coating systems.
- Experience with solvents, gel coats, and release agents.
- Ability to maintain and adjust Gel Coating equipment.
- Ability to pass an assessment test.
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and follow production schedule.
- Ability to train others on essential functions of job.
- Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal.
- Positive attitude, high dependability and promotion of good morale.
- Working knowledge of procedures , instructions, and documents as it relates to company quality standards, and written skills.
- Reliable transportation, and good attendance are essential and required.
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced, ever changing environment.
- Experience operating a forklift is a plus.
LAMINATOR:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned)
- Operates and maintains the resin and gel-coat gun and other lamination equipment.
- Adjusts controls to regulate speed, temperature, and pressure of laminating equipment.
- Uses rollers to physically remove air and resin from the fiberglass and roving.
- Layers roving onto the mold for application of resin and chop.
- Observes lamination process, monitors curing time and surface temperature, and adjusts process to ensure compliance with standards.
- Cuts excess fiberglass from part edge.
Requirements:
- Experience operating a forklift is a plus.
- Possess a working knowledge of safety requirements
- Must have strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow a work schedule and work order
- Ability to work in a fast paced, noisy environment
Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
Employee is required to perform manual labor. Good physical condition. The working conditions is indoors in a warehouse setting. Have the ability and desire to work in a hot and humid work environment. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers, bend, stoop, reach, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, push, pull or lift. Not allergic to fiberglass related materials or chemicals.
About Midnight Express Powerboats:
Midnight Express is a family owned and operated business located in Miami, Florida. We build luxurious performance powerboats. Our factory is capable of customizing our boats from 34’ to 60’ to suit your every need and desire. Midnight Express uses the most advanced construction techniques, combined with the newest technology available to create the boat of your dreams.
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