Final Prep

Job Title:  Final Prep 

Department:   Final Prep 

Supervisor:   Final Prep Supervisor 

About Us  

Founded in 1946 by Harry J. Neils, AlumaCraft began with a simple yet powerful vision: to build high-quality aluminum fishing boats using surplus metal and skilled post-war labor. Our very first creation—a 12-foot aluminum rowboat—set the standard for innovation and durability that still guides us today. At AlumaCraft, we’re more than boat builders—we’re a team grounded in integrity, loyalty, and a strong sense of community. We take pride in crafting reliable, high-performance boats that bring families and friends together for real, hands-on experiences—away from screens and distractions. Our work is driven by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the kind of family-oriented values that have defined us for generations. Whether it’s a quiet morning on the lake or a weekend fishing trip, we build boats that help people connect with what truly matters. 

About the Role 

You'll be part of a team that takes pride in building high-quality, dependable products with a strong legacy of craftsmanship and innovation. Our work reflects the dedication, skill, and values of our people—values like integrity, loyalty, and a passion for creating meaningful experiences on the water. From our hometown in St. Peter to communities across the country, our achievements are a testament to the strength of our team and the quality of what we build together. 

Responsibilities 

• Read and interpret schematic drawings, diagrams, specifications, and work instructions
• Perform visual inspections of finished products. 
• Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with templatesto ensure conformance with specifications. 
• Detect and escalate faulty operation of equipment, defectivematerialsandproduction misses.
• Conduct pre-shiftinspections of equipment, as assigned. 
• Operate overhead hoist while always following safety requirements and operating procedures. 
• Align and clamp workpieces or material together using hand tools, or position items in fixtures, jigs, or vises in preparationfor securing together with screws or rivets. 
• Position and secure workpieces or material using overhead hoists, mechanicaldevicesor manual manipulation. 
• Secure material together using rivet guns, pop rivets,drillsand screws. 
• Install hoses, fuel lines, wiring harnesses, and gas tanks into boats. 
• Prep the boat for foaming by taping and otherwise masking parts that are not foamed. 
• Test foam by conducting bag shots and recording the volume and density. 
• Foam boatswhileusing a foam gun and meet foam specifications. 
• Using a spray gun inside ofa spray booth, spray boats, wooden components and metal pieces,carpetand vinyl. 
• Attach materialtopreparedglue surfaces including floors and the inside of the boat.
• Install floors using templates, screwgunsand screws. 
• Mark or tagmaterial with proper identifiers. 
• Clean work area andmaintainwalkways 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,assistwith incident investigations, continuous improvement initiatives, and quality improvements.  
• Follow all internal processes and procedures including incident reporting, rework escalation, and stop-call-wait. 
• Assistin 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.

Job Requirements 

Required 

• Regular and reliable attendance. 
• 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 moveproductand materials through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.
• You must be able to work at a reasonable pace within our quality and production standards tocompletion oftasks whilemaintainingaccuracy and attention to detail. 
• Production standards include overtime to meet customer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

Preferred 

• Knowledge andprevioususe of basic hand and power tools. 
• Manufacturing, production, machinist, or assembly experience. 
• Demonstrated stability and dependability inpreviousemployment. 

Our Culture 

At AlumaCraft, we believe great work starts with great people—and we invest in our team every step of the way. Our culture is built on respect, consistency, and a commitment to rewarding hard work. We offer exclusive lifestyle benefits that grow with your time at the company, including attendance incentives, gas and phone allowances, and even a car allowance for long-term team members. 

Proudly manufacturing in St. Peter for over 50 years, we take pride in creating a supportive environment where employees can build a lasting career. Join us and become part of a company that values reliability, community, and craftsmanship. AlumaCraft is an Equal Opportunity Employer—Veteran/Disability.