If you are interested in becoming part of a company that delivers market leading products and working with brands committed to active lifestyles, then you’ve found your fit.
We’re looking for the best and most dedicated people to join our team! We offer competitive pay, an outstanding health and benefits package, retirement plan with company match, and paid time off.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for an experienced gel coat operator to join our successful team. As a gel coat operator, you will be responsible for applying gel coat to molds according to specifications and production schedule, ensuring color, finish and thicknesses are adhered to.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform gel coating of hulls, deck molds, and small parts according to production orders
- Clean, maintain, and test gel coating equipment to ensure it operates as required
- Maintain a clean and environmentally safe work area
- Ensure high quality of all work done
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 1 year experience in gel coating open molds
- Proficient use of hand tools and operating a gel coat gun
- Knowledge and experience in the preparation, evaluation, and application of coating systems.
- Experience with solvents, gel coats, and release agents
- Ability to maintain and adjust gel coat equipment
- Ability to pass respirator fit test
- Ability to follow verbal instructions and follow production schedule
- Ability to train others on essential functions of job
- Knowledge of hazardous chemical handling and disposal
- Positive attitude, high dependability and promotion of good morale
- Working knowledge of procedures, instructions, and documents as it relates to company quality standards, and written skills
- Reliable transportation, and good attendance are essential and required
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- This job operates in a manufacturing plant environment and requires exposure to chemicals such as gel coat, acetone, etc. This role routinely wears protective clothing and masks.
- Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment where designated, including but not limited to: rubber gloves, boots, respirator, coverall suits, and safety glasses.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- You will be required to lift, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb stairs, reach, grasp, grip, push, pull, and spend entire working hours on your feet. Requires lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. A gel coat operator must be able to hold spray gun for an extended period of time while in continuous motion of left to right and up and down.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Morning shift
- No nights
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- gel coating: 1 year (Required)
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Bellingham, WA (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bellingham, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
