What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gelcoat Technician - Sprayer position at Bass Pro Shops?
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Gelcoat A position applies gel coat to production hull and deck molds, liners, and small parts by using hand operated spray equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Performs pre-spray check of spray equipment and material to ensure proper operation and appropriate color.
- Performs final cleaning of mold surfaces with a tack cloth.
- Operates spray gun to apply various coats of gel coat to the molds. Specific amounts of gel coat must be applied and measured with a mil gauge. Specifications as to percentage of coverage of gelcoat are required and checked visually
- Performs daily cleaning and minor maintenance routines on the spray guns.
- Maintains clean, safe, and hazard free work area.
- ALL OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum Degree Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:
- Various pistol grip type spray guns
- Hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers and utility knives
- Spray pump systems
- Ability to identity colors and shades
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Help push molds into booth
- Availability to withstand high heat and humidity
- Detailed manipulation of hands and fingers
- Ability to pass a respirator test and wear
- Wear PPE such as safety glasses with side shields, Tyvek suit
- Light lifting, under 20 lbs.
- Light carrying, under 20 lbs.
- Moderate lifting, 21-59 lbs.
- Moderate carrying, 21 – 59 lbs.
- Straight pulling
- Pushing
- Repeated bending
- Reaching over shoulders
- Use of fingers
- Walking
- Standing
- Kneeling
- Repeated stretching
- Specific visual requirements
- Ability to distinguish basic colors
- Ability to distinguish shades of color
- Hearing (aid permitted)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Outside and inside
- Extreme heat
- Extreme humidity
- Extreme noise, intermittent
- Dust
- Fumes, smoke, or gasses
- Solvents (degreasing agents)
- Slippery or uneven walking surfaces
INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT:
- Performs tasks and duties under general supervision, using established procedures and innovation. Chooses from limited alternatives to resolve problems. Occasional independent judgment is required to complete work assignments. Often makes recommendations to work procedures, policies, and practices.
Full Time Benefits Summary:
Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Voluntary benefits
- 401k Retirement Savings
- Paid holidays
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Bass Pro Cares Fund
- And more!
Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at hrcompliance@basspro.com.