AV - Patcher

General Description of Position:

Responsible for repair of boat parts after lamination process or return for warranty service.

Duties (Essential):

• Performs appropriate repair to gel coat and metal flake; remove scratches by sanding and buffing; fixes deeper scratches by mixing gel coat, working it down and spraying it.
• Track replacement part work orders and prepare for shipping.
• Keeps records on repairs and parts used in repairs.
• Moves parts to and from workplace.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Adheres to Safety policies and practices behavioral based safety 100% of the time.
• Report to work on time for designated shift.
• Required to adhere to company safety policies and procedures.
• All other duties assigned.

Education & Work Experience: Minimum education level required, however GED or equivalent preferred. Previous lamination experience preferred. Must be able to read and understand instructions.

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Works in production area. Comes in contact with fumes and chemical from processes such as gelcoating, laminating, and fiberglass cutting process. Requires reasonable physical stamina. Requires standing for 10+ hours a day, bending, walking, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and climbing in/out of boats. Talking, hearing and normal vision are required. Willing to work all areas of patching: glass, final finish, patching, small parts, etc..

Skills & Aptitudes:

Language skills - Able to understand spoken instructions with regard to job training and safety concerns and the ability to speak conversational English.

Reasoning skills - Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed finishing of all products. Ability to deal with changes related to equipment use and productivity.

Travel: No travel required in this position.