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The Hinckley Company

Prepares wood, fiberglass, and metal surfaces for painting, and paints parts, equipment, interiors, and exteriors of ships, boats, and shipyard and marina buildings, using brushes, spray guns, and rollers: Mixes solvents according to formula, and immerses parts in solution or washes surfaces to remove grease, rust, scale, and dirt. Burns off old paint, using blowtorch. Smooth wooden and plaster surfaces, using sandpaper, scrapers, and sanding machines. Fills cracks and holes with patching plaster, putty, or plastic wood. Washes and treats surfaces with oil, turpentine, and other preparations.  Brushes and rubs filler material into grained wood to prepare surfaces for painting. Mixes and matches colors of paint, varnish, stain, shellac, and calcimine. Operates spray painting equipment or brushes or rolls paint on surfaces. Sands surfaces between coats and polishes final coat to specified finish. May spray or brush hot plastics or pitch on surfaces. May bake finishes on painted and enameled articles in baking oven. May cut and install window and door panels. May hang wallpaper. May cut stencils, and brush or spray lettering and decorations on surfaces. And Spray & Roll prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings. Select the correct spray gun system and roller cover and paint brushes for the material being applied. Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness. Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters. Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties. Apply primer over any repairs made to vehicle surfaces. Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes. Allow the sprayed product to dry and touch up any missed spots. Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats. Paint by hand areas that cannot be reached with a spray gun, or those that need retouching, using brushes. Remove accessories from vehicles, such as chrome or mirrors, and mask other surfaces with tape or paper in order to protect them from paint. Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts. Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting. Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment. Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of vehicles between coats. Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams. Apply designs, lettering, or other identifying or decorative items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers. Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted are accessible. Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, or patterns. Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter. Buff and wax the finished paintwork. Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding. Sand the final finish, and apply sealer once a vehicle has dried properly.

Typical work day is whatever the company can squeeze out of you, probably surrounded with much sarcasm. What I learned is they have had a help wanted sign outside of their main Trenton Facility for 3 years running, so old it is starting to get dyed by the sun, and management keeps the door revolving with one of the highest turnover rates of any other company in the reason, except maybe Jackson lab Animal techs whose job it is to "terminate"  research mice daily.

The workplace culture is the good ole boy system, and if you not accepted into that group you will forever be an outsider. That reaches all through management as well, who are for the most part quite incompetent in dealing with employees and center their energies around crisis management rather than growth, efficiency, and quality workmanship.

The hardest part of the job is dealing with many of the employees and management, who are many times unwilling to support new employees. And god forbid that poor new employee offend or make a mistake, that poor person's life will be a living working disaster. Not to mention the dirty toxic chemicals and environmental issues one is faced with. They are one of the most wasteful companies I have ever experienced. They will throw thousands of $$$ of stuff in the trash and refuse employees the ability to re-purpose the material, shameful the waste, and that comes straight from the top!  

The most enjoyable part was the fact that they have some incredible tradesmen who work for the company, but even the old time workers talk poorly about the company and management, which makes for an overall highly toxic work and life environment. Unfortunately the part that is most toxic is the disregard for employee dignity and inability for the management to form effective work groups without threatening employees with termination or poor performance reviews, which directly impact income and job satisfaction. Cool boats, talented craftsmen, OK pay for the area but still very poor comparatively, a job certainly not worth the sacrifices that one will need to make to work at this human exploitation center! !

I was only in the area for 5 months working another job, but I had 2 days a week I could work elsewhere, and I am so glad I chose Hinckley!
I came to the job with a variety of skills, so I was able to train up quickly, but both my lead and my supervisor were endlessly patient with my questions, and a real joy to work for. I felt appreciated and everyone I worked with were great people. 
Very easy-going environment, possible only because the employees are dedicated professionals that take great pride in the work they did. I felt I was part of the group from day one, and never saw any of the drama or conflict I have experienced elsewhere. I occasionally would have to leave for a few minutes to run my wife to work when it was raining, and they were very accommodating with my needs. Yes, the 10 hour days can be much, but I know that they worked with many other employees to accommodate their schedules. Some worked 40 hour weeks, others sucked up all the overtime they could. 
Great bunch of folks to work for and with, and I will absolutely work for them again if I get back this way again!!!

I worked on custom boats.  I would be assigned a job and had a certain amount of time to finish it.

Some days I was on boats or at the bench working on certain tasks I was asked to do.  I milled up a lot the lumber need for the certain jobs.

I learned to be confident and know that it takes time and after all that work something beautiful came out of the lumber a couple days ago.

Management was fine, they helped you when your were stuck or gave suggestions on ways to do it better or more efficient. 

I enjoyed working with all the people I came across.  I learned a lot of new stuff that had help me perform my job. 

The hardest part of the job was using machines that I wasn't able to do because of my stature.  

The most enjoyable part of the job was making new projects and knowing that the client was going to use something I made.  I enjoyed the gratification of knowing that my product was going to be used for years and to see happy customers be happy after a job was completed.

A typical day at work is not knowing what you may be doing ,but being ready for anything. I have learned a lot from other team members . Tips to produce a desired product. Management could use more understanding when bidding on jobs and need someone who has done the job before to explain to the customer what it would take to make the job right. Not a guess and expect miracles! Too bad that it will never change. My co -workers were great and we would help each other out when needed. Hardest part of the job was trying to finish one task, but get set to another totally different task, so you would have to regroup with supplies and learn that the boat was going in the water the next day ,and to stay over until it was finished. this happened quite often, like every job! So you could not make any plans with friends or family. I worked six days a week since last January.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Teamwork, and training. I have no prior experience in this role and was trained well. All co workers are willing to help, train and assist at any time. I love the work atmosphere 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not driven by the company, I just enjoy doing the best I can. The pace can be fast which I actually enjoy

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Fantastic, I was nervous working with tradesman, but they are amazing and will train and answer any questions. All of my supervisors are great, understanding and helpful

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Come in at 430, start work on whatever boat I am working and wiring. My boss comes in around 5, he will come by and touch base, prioritize tasks etc… work through the day on what needs to be done

What is the best part of working at the company?
Meeting all the customers from young to old . Meeting some very influential people who respected the work and knowing they appreciated the efforts to make them happy.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Not really stressed except when ordered materials were not to the quality expected and we had to do extra work to get to the end of the job but did not put it on the customer. We went above and beyond.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Super positive. Employees from all over the country and world and sharing their values and experiences made the job that much more rewarding.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy , always waiting for a quick job to appear in the middle of a scheduled job !

What is the best part of working at the company?
Management always changing making employment challenges. Never enough planned hours for tasks given even when supplied condition reports to explain the added work needed. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Time sheet management always asking for work codes to get time in for each job. Management doesn't estimate jobs correctly because they are unsure of job tasks for each trade involved for the boat.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It is broken into trades with Forman 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Always traveling to boats and lots of walking

What is the best part of working at the company?
Part of a quality brand and high end customer base.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Stuart location had unmotivated/ing leadership. Upper management was aware and failed to lead or act. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Independent job was not team oriented was very competitive with counterparts. Unorganized leadership and all teams were combative with office manager. No issues were ever dealt with.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Meetings without an outcome.
Lack of direction or commitment from operation and planning department.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I've never worked for a company that treated their employees so well. Best experience of my life.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful part of working for Hinckley Yachts is committing yourself to the quality standards they set.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment is professional and the culture is a healthy mix f work and personal life.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
You are given your duties for the week and work out a strategy the best use of time and labor.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Technician 3 salaries reported	$28.83 per hour
Office administrator 2 salaries reported	$27.50 per hour
Team member 3 salaries reported	$25.50 per hour
Mechanic 1 salary reported	$32.50 per hour
Truck driver 1 salary reported	$33.50 per hour

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