Hull Prep Assembler

Job Title: Hull Assembler – Aluminum Boat Manufacturing

Location: St. Peter, MN
Reports To: Fabrication and Hull Supervisor
Company: Alumacraft Boat Company

At Alumacraft, we build more than just boats—we build community. As a proud leader in aluminum boat manufacturing, we are committed to delivering high-quality products while fostering a family-oriented, employee-centered, and fun working environment. We offer a full range of benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with 4% match, and a lifestyle benefits package which includes monetary incentives based on tenure, performance and attendance.

Position Summary:

This position exists to support production of aluminum fishing boats by assembling various sized hulls built to high quality specifications.

The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $23.71.

Key Responsibilities:

• • Read and follow engineering drawings, specifications, work orders, SWIs and safety data sheets.
  • Inspect and use overhead hoists, hull positioners, pneumatic rivet guns, pneumatic drills, bucking bars and other hand and portable tools.
  • Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with templates to ensure conformance with specifications.
  • Position and secure workpieces using overhead hoists, mechanical devices or manual manipulation.
  • Align and clamp workpieces together using hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises in preparation for securing together with screws or rivets.
  • Secure material together using rivets, pneumatic hammers, bucking bars, pop rivets, drills and screws.
  • Check all parts for quality which includes aesthetically pleasing rivet finishes and passing leak tests.
  • Test boats by placing them in a test tank with an overhead hoist and utilizing a pneumatic press to apply pressure.
  • Mark or tag material with proper identifiers.
  • Clean work area and maintain walkways free of litter and clutter, clean machines, sweep aluminum chips and other debris, keep personal effects stored appropriately.
  • Participate in daily morning meetings including stretching activities, assist with incident investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality improvements.
  • Follow all internal processes and procedures including incident reporting, rework escalation, and stop-call-wait.
  • Assist in training other employees on equipment and department procedures, engage in effective conversations with team members and leaders, escalate and discuss issues or potential issues to leads and supervisors.
  • Aid in other areas as needed.

Qualifications:

• • At least 1 year of manufacturing experience which includes daily use of basic hand-held power tools.
  • Knowledge of reading prints/shop cards and schedules
  • Operation of hand tools, pneumatic drills and hammers, bucking bars, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Ability to stand, kneel, crawl and work for several hours in various positions either on a concrete floor or within a boat.
  • Ability to manually move product and materials through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.
  • Ability to prioritize jobs and communicate necessary information to peers and supervisors.
  • The operator should exhibit patience and practicality while working under pressure.
  • Basic understanding of general safety operating procedures of hand tools, lifting devices and other machines.
  • Read operating manuals, written programs, and written instructions.
  • Follow instructions and effectively execute procedures; inspect and don appropriate PPE.
  • Courage and willingness to stop and question unsafe work.
  • History of steady employment with steady and reliable attendance.

Preferred Experience:

Experience with quality systems in a customer driven manufacturing environment.

Work environment:

Kneeling, standing, lifting, bending, reaching, reaching with weight, squatting, climbing stairs, exposure to heat, exposure to noise. May spend time outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Why Join Us?

• Employee-centered culture that values your contributions.
• Family-oriented atmosphere where work-life balance matters.
• Fun and engaging workplace with supportive local leadership.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Employee Boat Use Program
• Employee Discount Program