Nautique Boat Company manufactures the highest-quality, most innovative waterski and wake sports boats available worldwide. From the industry-leading Paragon and G-Series models, record-breaking Ski Nautiques, ultra-modern S-Series and versatile GS-Series, Nautique has paved the way with innovation and cutting-edge towboat technology. The Nautique name is synonymous with progression, quality and customer satisfaction and have been the best performing towboats on the waters of the world since 1925. For more information, please visit www.nautique.com.

This Gelcoat position is focused on fixing issues by applying Gelcoat to the hull, deck molds, and small parts on Nautique boats according to production orders at Dealer locations both national and international. Travel is anticipated to be up to 90% of the time. 

•    Be able to spray Gelcoat, check for the proper millage, red orders, and apply the corresponding color requested.
•    Working at dealers to get customers boats repaired with Gelcoat.
•    Be able to apply hull and deck identifying numbers in the proper place.
•    Clean Filters and pumps at required intervals.
•    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.
•    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:
•    Must be able to work at the highest level of care with both dealers and customers.
•    Ability to travel up to 90% of the time, Frequent overnight travel.
•    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.
•    Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
•    Must be able to wear a full mask respirator.
•    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.  

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:
•    Previous experience in customer care is desired but not required.
•    Be able to drive a forklift.
•    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.
 

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 
• 401K Plan
• Discount on Nautique Gear
• Free rides in the cable park after 30 days of employment