Fiberglass, Patch and Inspect

Merritt Precision

Fiberglass, Patch and Inspect

Sweetwater, TN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Summary:

    This is a critical position in the production of our high quality molds. Working successfully in our team environment is key, and the perfect candidate must have an eye for detail. Candidates will properly mix gelcoat and putties when making repairs and individuals in this position will buff and sand parts as needed.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Perform tasks under time sensitive deadlines
    • Identify and correct imperfections in the gel-coat
    • Sand/Buff areas as needed
    • Repair fiberglass molds and tooling using specialty gelcoats, buffing with wax, polish, compound, fillers, putty, and/or paste
    • Use hand tools that may include gel-coat spray equipment, drill, buffer, die grinder, polishing compounds, orbital sanders or other specialty tools
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Essential:

    • Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
    • Must be able to wear proper safety equipment when necessary
    • Able to stand for extended periods of time
    • Experienced working with Fiberglass
    • Experienced working with hand and power tools
    • Able to squat, climb, bend, etc. as needed
    • Experienced using an Orbital Sander

    Preferred:

    • Experience repairing boat molds
    • Experience working in a fiberglass manufacturing facility

    Additional Information

    WHY APPLY:

    • Opportunity to take your career to the next level
    • Work for a company that values people, performance and philanthropy
    • Join a team that is passionate about making a difference in the world
    • Competitive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
    • 401K Plan
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Time Off
    • Incentive Plan

    All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.