Gelcoater
Orlando, FL Gelcoat
Job Type
Full-time
Description

  

Job Description: Applies Gelcoat to the hull, deck molds, and small parts according to production orders. 


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Be able to spray Gelcoat, check for the proper millage, read orders, and apply the corresponding color requested.
  • Be able to apply hull and deck identifying numbers in the proper place.
  • Stock Gelcoat.
  • Clean Filters and pumps at required intervals.
  • You will be taping, wrapping, and prepping molds to be gel coated.
  • Keep the work area clean and orderly.
  • Follow instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead.
  • Work with a team to complete daily tasks.
  • Must be able to wear a full mask respirator.
  • Be able to identify the different hulls and decks that need to be gel-coated.
  • Be able to use small hand tools, including scissors, razors, knives, etc.
  • Inspects all parts to be complete and up to quality standards. 
  • Any other duties as assigned by management.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

  • Give full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made and asking questions as appropriate.
  • Understand written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Manage one’s own time and respect the time of others.
  • Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
  • Must be able to work effectively individually or with a team.
  • Must be able to perform tasks under time pressure deadlines.
  • Must have strong attention to detail.
  • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. 
Requirements

  

Tools used in this occupation include but are not limited to:

  • Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, full-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
  • Hand Tools- gelcoat gun, razor knife, and scissors.
  • Working directly with gelcoat, fiberglass, and resin.

Knowledge includes but is not limited to:

  • Be able to drive a forklift.
  • Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
  • Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Physical and Work Requirements:

  • Must be able to work in a non-climate-controlled environment where ambient air temperature can exceed outside air temperature.
  • Must be able to bend at the waist and knees and stand for extended periods.
  • Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
  • Must be able to wear proper safety equipment as needed.
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
  • The ability to see details at close range.
  • Be able to use and maintain small hand tools (grinder, scraper, razor knife, blower, etc.)
  • This is a safety-sensitive position.