Merritt Precision manufactures highly sophisticated plugs for the marine, automotive, and aerospace industries in Merritt Island, Florida and Sweetwater, TN. Merritt Precision, a Correct Craft Company, provides the high level of quality, service, and confidentiality that customers have come to expect. Through expanded capacity and new technologies, Merritt Precision is helping create a better tomorrow today. To learn more visit https://merrittprecision.com

Gunrunner - Sprays layers of fiberglass and resin to hull, deck and small part molds. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to identify the different hull, deck and small part molds to be laminated.
• Be able to use a fiberglass gun.
• Follow instructions of the Supervisor/foreman/lead
• Be able to use small hand tools including scissors, razor knives, etc.
• Keep the work area clean and orderly.
• Inspects all parts so that they are complete and up to quality standards.
• Work with a team to complete daily tasks
• Any other duties as assigned by management.
• Must be flexible and willing to cross-train within the department
• Must comply with all OSHA and safety procedures.

Skills and abilities for success in this position:

• Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask 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 as an individual 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. 

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

• Personal Protective Equipment- Safety Glasses, half-mask respirator, Tyvek protection suit.
• Fiberglass chop gun, sanders, and scissors.
• Working directly with fiberglass and resin.
• Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Some Knowledge of FRP and composites.
• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience include but is not limited to:

• Must be able to work effectively as an individual or with a team. Be able to use and maintain a variety of hand tools.
• Some Knowledge of FRP and composites
• Be able to complete basic installations.
• Knowledge of production processes and quality control.

Physical 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 waist and knees and stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to climb into and out of the interior of boats.
• Must be able to wear proper safety equipment, including a respirator, when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds when necessary.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Benefits and Perks

• 401K Plan
• Competitive benefits: health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Incentive Plan

Employment Statement

Merritt Precision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualified candidates will be asked to submit to background screening and drug testing.