Subassembler

Job Title: Subassembler – Aluminum Boat Manufacturing

Location: St. Peter, MN
 Reports To: Assembly 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:

We are looking for a Subassembler who will report to the Assembly Supervisor.  This position builds and wraps components of aluminum fishing boats with carpet or vinyl contributing to the beautiful aesthetic that Alumacraft is known for.    

The starting hourly pay rate for this position is $21.61

Key Responsibilities:

• Read/interpret blueprints, specifications, work orders, and reports to determine material requirements and assembly instructions.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality and equipment problems and recommend solutions.
• Align, fit, assemble, or install system components, using jigs, fixtures, measuring instruments, hand tools, and power tools.
• Attach brackets, hinges, or clips to secure/support components or subassemblies, using bolts, screws and rivets, and assemble prefabricated parts.
• Install, and secure material on frames, using hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, or staples.
• Spray glue onto materials and pieces in a ventilated booth.  
• Operate CNC Carpet cutter and sort pieces for installation on parts in the correct sequence. 
• Safely inspect and operate hoists, slings, carpet carousel and hooks and latches while   loading and unloading the carpet cutter. 
• 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 other departments as necessary. 

Qualifications:

• Ability to stand, walk and perform work for several hours in various positions on a concrete floor. 
• Manually move products and materials through physical exertion, including but not limited to lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and bending.
• Perform work at a reasonable pace within our quality and production expectations.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
   Preferred:
• Manufacturing, production, CNC, or assembly experience.

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