Boat production/manufacturing - Full-time

LTI Services is seeking ALL Shift Factory/Production Positions for a prominent Boat Manufacturing plant in Elkhart, IN. Pay rates start at $11/hour up to $17/hour, depending on position. Desired candidate must have a high energy level, the ability to lift between 30 to 75 lbs (depending on position) and perform all job duties successfully.

Requirements:

• Prior experience/skills required for respective position - Reading a tape measure, using air, power and hand tools and working with fiberglass/metal.
• Prior Manufacturing/CNC/Press Operating experience - Reading blueprints, bending and cutting metal.
• Prior Final Finish - Fiberglass repair - Inside and outside of all deck and hulls, repair all areas - floors, helms, seat boxes, sinks, and ladder pockets.
  • Inspecting all parts for defects
  • Repairing all air voids, scratches, mold marks and thin gel.
  • Buff complete repair area.
  • Understand process of line moves.
• 1 Year experience Warehouse Receiver - Operate a forklift (must have license or certification) Will be responsible for Receiving and inspecting materials. Also will provide production with their parts and kit orders, communicating with team members and operating a forklift safely.·
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  • Able to accurately receive and inspect materials.
  • Able to read packing slip and complete paperwork.
  • Able to count accurately and put away supplies.
  • Able to report discrepancies, damage, or loss and report to inventory control.
  • Able to use a hammer and screw gun.
• Helms/Dash Assembly - Assembling and installing helms and dashes for each boat. This includes assembling helms panels. Installing steering heads, key switches, locks, shifters, and finger pulls per job order. Also making sure each dash is made with correct rigging with all options on job traveler.
  • Knowledge of installing shifters and helms/dashes.
  • Knowledge of air.
• Metal Fabrication - Responsible for learning the basic skills needed to set up and operate machines in a safe manner. Must be able to cut parts for units as needed and meet/exceed all production goals.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing principles.
  • Knowledge of air tools, bench grinders, drill and punch press equipment.
  • Must be able to read and understand blue prints.
  • Knowledge and use of tape measure to the 32nd.
  • Knowledge of CNC operation.
• Prior Boat Master Mold/Plug Creator - Pattern Maker 2 (Skilled) is responsible for developing new products, mold repair and development, and welding.
  • Cut and build boat master plugs using carpentry skills.
  • Use air powered hand tools, table saw, miter saw, and band saw.
  • Operates paint spray guns.
  • Operates forklifts.
  • Operates overhead hoists.
  • Applies bondo putty to master plugs.
  • Hand and power sanding.
• Prior Fiberglass Mold Repair - Responsible for inspecting molds to ensure quality and repairing mold defects (chips, cracks, scratches, air bubbles, and gouges) using bondo, gel coat, sanders, drills, grinders, buffers with rubber compound, chemicals (sealers, cleaners, and mold release), chopping, and rolling fiberglass.
  • Fiberglass / Mold repair experience.
  • Reworking, or looking for any flaws within the units and fixing them.
  • Ability to operate all hand and air tools.
  • Ability to repair fiberglass by waxing, sealing, and buffing molds.
  • Must be able to use electric or air buffer for extended periods of time.
  • Able to use a Tyvek suit, dust masks, 1/2 face respirator, and goggles.
• Maintenance Professional - Responsible for working on or repairing all machinery and tools including CNC machines, welders, air compressors, air tools, fiberglass, laminate and hydraulic equipment. Also includes ordering parts, working with corporate office personnel, completing paperwork, and coordinating summer help, clean-up crews, and janitorial personnel.
  • Perform routine preventative maintenance on machines.
  • Knowledge of how to use and repair all standard air and hand tools.
  • Experienced in all electrical and plumbing.
  • CNC/PLC knowledge.
  • Trained in ARC flash and lockout.
  • Knowledge of forklift (along with certification), tractors, and lawn equipment.
  • Working knowledge of production machinery including drill press, chop saws, band saws, metal fabrication equipment, and welders.
  • Must be able to use a multi-meter and similar test equipment, along with boom lifts, scissor lifts, and ladders.
  • Knowledge of how to read tool schematics, blue prints, and tape measure.
  • Able to complete building repairs both inside and outside.
  • Data networking installation.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions in English and understand basic math - Add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl frequently and occasionally sit.
• Ability to pass a Drug Test and Background Check.

The ideal candidates for these positions will have prior manufacturing/production experience, as well as have dependable transportation and a good work ethic. Interested candidates should contact an LTI Services Recruiter at (574) 217-8989, apply in-person at 301 S Chapin Street, South Bend, IN or submit Resume, outlining experience.