Gelcoat Repair Technician

Position Summary:

The Repair technician is responsible for repairing any issues on fiberglass hulls, decks and small parts in compliance with takt times. A variety of tasks are performed to repair each boat, requiring the use of both power and non-power hand tools.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Ability to use high-speed pneumatic/battery powered tools (buffers, power sander, etc.) and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Spray and repair nonskid gel coat.
• Sand and buff problem area to make a smooth, shiny surface.

• Paint over thin or damaged areas of gel coat to create flawless surface being sure to match new finish to existing gel coat.
• Ability to perform job functions safely and effectively in a fast-paced environment while wearing all required PPE and following safety policy and hazardous material guidelines.
• Must practice good housekeeping by keeping work areas clean at all times.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior gel coat and/or autobody experience preferred.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. 

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

1. Sits                 2 hours
2. Stands          7 hours
3. Walks            1 hours
4. Drives           0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:  type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs.)                         Frequently: 15 (lbs.)                        Occasionally: 30 (lbs.)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities: 

1. Simple Grasping:      Right,    Constant                              Left, Constant
2. Pushing/Pulling:       Right,    Frequent                             Left, Frequent
3. Fine Manipulation:  Right,    Occasional                           Left, Occasional

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities: 

1. Right: Occasional                      Left: Occasional

Employee is required to perform these activities: 

1. Bending at Waist:                     Frequent
2. Squatting:                                   Frequent
3. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:       Frequent
4. Kneeling on Ground:              Frequent
5. Reaching Above Shoulder:   Frequent

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise; resin). PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PPE: Safety glasses, respirator, cut gloves, dust mask, safety goggles, hard hat

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.

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